Affinity Groups

Affinity Groups are groups formed around a shared interest or common goal. Check out Dialogue Groups, Student Clubs, and Employee Resource Groups and get connected!

Dialogue Groups

The Office of Intercultural Affairs hosts a number of identity-conscious dialogue groups that are facilitated by students. Please check out the listing of our Identity-based Dialogue Groups and feel free to follow up with questions!  

  • BRIDGES (Beyond Recognizing Identities, Discover, Grow & Explore Solidarity)
  • GenOne: Navigation for the First Generation College Student
  • InterAct
  • LGBTQIA+ Self-Identified Group
  • Men of Service, Academia, Integrity and Character (MOSAIC)
  • Radiant, Inspirational, Sisters Empowered (RISE)
  • Sharing Triumphs Achievements & Resilience (STAR)

“An affinity group is an organized gathering of individuals who come together to support and advocate for a particular community based on shared identity, background, or experience. These groups are designed to provide a space for connection, mutual support, and empowerment for members of the represented community. At Stonehill, affinity groups are open to any member of the community who has a serious and sincere desire to support the activities and intent of the group in a respectful manner, fostering inclusivity and allyship while honoring the group's core mission.”

Student Clubs

In addition to these identity-conscious discussion groups, there are many opportunities to engage in diversity related clubs and organizations that bring together many different racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation identities. Please visit the Student Activities page to learn more about opportunities through Student Government Association. 

  • Clubs:
    • Black Student Union (BSU)
    • Latinx Club
    • Pan Asian Alliance (PAA)
    • PRIDE
  • Language & Culture Clubs:
    • The Spanish Club
    • French Club
  • Student Government Association Diversity Committee

Faculty of Color Association  

The Faculty of Color Association (FOCA) is an empowerment, support and advocacy group composed of volunteer, self-identifying faculty members of color. It aims to provide a safe and protective space for faculty of color to be heard, understood and supported. It advocates for the equitable treatment and optimal career development of faculty of color at Stonehill College. For more information, please contact diversity@stonehill.edu. 

LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Resource Network

An informal resource and networking group for professionals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, question or other non-heterosexual or gender-nonconforming identities. This group meets periodically to have informal social opportunities. For more information, please contact diversity@stonehill.edu.

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