Haverford College
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

The Office of Multicultural Affairs "The OMA sustains and carries out Haverford's commitment to diversity by supporting student programs, faculty initiatives and curricular innovations that cultivate a vibrant and multifacted intellectual community" The Office of Multicultural Affairs is dedicated to implementing educational and cultural programs that improve campus climate and enhance community life at Haverford. Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) MSP is a student-run networking and mentoring program dedicated to the goal of academic excellence. Student coordinators, in collaboration with faculty and deans, plan workshops designed to communicate the wisdom and experience of upperclassmen to new students. Open to all students in all disciplines, MSP sponsors workshops, panel discussions, trips to graduate school fairs, as well as convening informal gatherings that foster mentoring. Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) The goal of the Alliance of Latin American Students is to raise awareness of the different Latin American cultures within the Haverford community and, more importantly, to increase the appreciation of these various cultures. These goals are exemplified through the many activities that the club sponsors. Asian Students Association (ASA) Asian Students Association (ASA) is an affinity group at Haverford College whose mission is to represent and promote the Asian and Asian American student community. We meet once per week to discuss issues facing the Asian and Asian American community on and off campus, plan future events, and act as a support group for our members. We strive to strengthen alliances with other affinity groups at Haverford and with our counterparts at Bryn Mawr College and Swarthmore College. Bi-Co Japanese Culture Club The purpose of this organization is to explore Japanese culture through various social and cultural activities and events relating to Japan. Bi-College Korean Students Association (Bi-Co KSA) The purpose of this organization is to act as a resource for the Bi-College Korean American student community, and to provide a space for networking through community activism and cultural events. The organization also strives to raise awareness of Korean and Korean American culture within the Bi-College student community. Black Students League (BSL) The Black Students League is devoted to the enrichment of Haverford's community. Therefore everyone is invited to join. We pledge to stimulate dialogue and heighten awareness about issues in the Black community, within the college and in the wider world of Africa and the Diaspora. In addition we hope to enlighten the community about the rich cultural heritage of our people. It is believed that by educating both ourselves and others around us, we can provoke positive action and personal development. We have three main goals: make the campus aware of serious issues afflicting the black community and their impact on society as a whole, explore Black cultural heritage, and provide a supportive environment for Black students. Haverford Hillel Haverford Hillel is an organization dedicated to hosting a variety of Jewish religious, cultural, social and education events for the Haverford College community. International Students Association (ISA) ISA aims to provide a support system for international students at Haverford College, and helps ease their transition to life at Haverford and in the US. We also plan the International Students' Orientation along with the Office of Multicultural Affairs. For the current international students at Haverford, ISA organizes regular outings in the form of educational and cultural trips into the historic city of Philadelphia and neighboring areas. ISA also acts as a resource for prospective international students and those who have gained admission to Haverford College, answering their questions and addressing their concerns and needs. Meetings are held on alternate weeks and all are welcome. We wholeheartedly invite all people who are interested in international issues and wish to spend time with international students in an informal setting to come join us. Muslim Students Association (MSA) No description provided. Queer Discussion Group (QDG) Queer Discussion Group QDG is a safe, confidential space for queer students, gender-queer students, and students who may be questioning their gender or their sexuality. It gives those students a confidential, safe, judgment-free space where they can meet other queer students at Haverford, sit back and listen, or discuss queer issues. Remix The mission of REMIX is to raise awareness and appreciation of multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multiracial individuals on campus, as well as to foster discussion of the unique issues of mixed identity and cross-cultural friendships and relationships. We are an all-encompassing group that welcomes students from all backgrounds to join and take part in our activities, which will include regular meetings and the hosting of events promoting diversity and multicultural pride on campus. South Asian Society (SAS) The South Asian Society is an association of students with origins from the Indian subcontinent. SAS strives to create a greater awareness of self-identity to the members of the club as well as increase awareness of the South Asian presence on campus. SAS consists of a diverse group of students who celebrate their own heritage and traditions but also participate in a broader scale of campus-wide and community events. By means of cultural discussions and events, SAS intends to create a space of comfort for students of South Asian descent to ensure their enjoyment and success at Haverford. Women of Color Women of Color is an organization funded with the intent of being a ready support system for women at Haverford College. Women of Color hopes to provide support mainly in three areas: Academically, socially and spiritually so that our members can have a group with whom they may express their individual and collective concerns.

NFORMAL RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS Interpersonal or job - related problems should be resolved within an employee ’s department or office, if at all possible. Such problems should be discussed promptly with the employee’s immediate supervisor. If the employee and the supervisor are unable to resolve the problem, it may be necessary to take up the matter with the per son to whom the immediate supervisor reports. The College encourages the use of informal approaches to working through conflicts, and provides additional resources to assist employees. In cases of job - related difficulties, employees may wish to consult wi th the Director of Human Resources, whose office is located in Stokes Hall. If the conflict is one that concerns sexual harassment or other discrimination — including harassment or discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, nat ional origin, citizenship, age, disability, and veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law — employees should seek the assistance of the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEOO), whose office is located in Founders Hall. The College’s Non - Discrimination/Non - Harassment Policy should be consulted and will apply in such cases. Both the Director of Human Resources and the EEOO will confidentially discuss with an employee his/her concerns; these officers are also empowered by the College to addr ess those concerns through mediation or conciliation, either individually or, if appropriate, in a group setting. While the right to use the more formal grievance procedures is clearly available to an employee, the nature of the employee’s concern will be considered carefully and, if appropriate, an informal resolution will be attempted first.

Fern Hall contributed to this entry. Grievance procedure is located on page 40 of the college staff handbook.