Office of Intercultural Affairs (OIA) Programming Innovation Fund

The Office of Intercultural Affairs helps to lead Stonehill College in creating both a diverse and inclusive community.

Support the Intercultural Affairs Programming Innovation Fund
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ABS Leaders

Advancing and entrenching diversity, equity, and inclusion is a strategic priority of Stonehill College. Through the work of the Office of Intercultural Affairs (OIA), Stonehill can further its commitment to building a culture where differences are openly shared and celebrated. The work of OIA is increasingly in demand as the number of students we serve from diverse populations continues to grow. 

The Class of 2027 is comprised of approximately 21.5% of students who identify as racially minoritized and 25% identify as first-generation college students.

We anticipate that the student body will continue to diversify as the College remains centered on its efforts to uplift diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. 

The creation of an Intercultural Affairs Programming Innovation Fund will allow OIA the financial resources necessary to address the needs of current students and positively contribute to their sense of belonging on campus by creating more learning opportunities and affinity spaces. Additionally, we will be able to extend our reach to more of our alumni to keep them engaged with our Office and the happenings on campus. 

Gifts raised from our generous alumni and benefactor community will support new and innovative programming within the following key areas of Intercultural Affairs, as well as allow us to serve the growing population of students at Stonehill from diverse backgrounds who seek out the support of OIA:

Your Gift Will Support

Advocates for a Brighter Stonehill (ABS) Program and Intercultural Experience Program (IXP)

Increase the number of selected ABS Leaders and the number of incoming students participating in IXP,
Host off-campus experiences (i.e. a retreat) to increase a sense of community and belonging,
Professional and social development, leadership, and service opportunities

BIPOC Achieving Connection and Empowerment at Stonehill (BACES) Mentoring Program

Increase the size of the program(s) to support a greater number of students and alumni involved in BACES
Provide professional development and networking opportunities on and off campus for students who participate in BACES mentoring programs

History/Heritage Months and First-Generation Programming

Create more and/or larger scale events for students to be in community with one another during heritage months and as part of First-Generation Scholars programming on campus
Host speakers and facilitators for continuous learning opportunities around identity, history, and advocacy
Fund a graduate intern position to support our Office’s programming efforts, particularly in providing deeper and more meaningful heritage and history month programs.

Professional Development for Professional Staff

Encourage and support OIA staff to attend, present, and/or engage in professional conferences, organizations, and other related opportunities

Thank You!

We are grateful for your support of the Intercultural Affairs Programming Innovation Fund at Stonehill.

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Connect With Us!

We welcome a dialogue to discuss these programs and funding opportunities further, and encourage you to reach out and get involved in OIA programming at Stonehill!

Teddi Nguyen Lydon

Director of Intercultural Affairs
tnguyenlydon@stonehill.edu
508-565-1293
Duffy 149B
Intercultural Affairs

Intercultural Affairs

diversity@stonehill.edu
508-565-1409
Duffy Academic Center – 149

The Office of Intercultural Affairs provides academic, cultural and personal support to students of color and other underrepresented students on campus while helping them develop intellectual, social and leadership skills.

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