亲爱的一个.L.A.NA校友:
We write to you as Pierce Alumni to announce an effort to support and advance 的 University’s work in 的 area of diversity and inclusion.
You may recall that last summer our alma mater held 社区 forums to discuss our experiences regarding race and exclusion as highlighted by current and historic events, 包括乔治·弗洛伊德的死. 的 discussions were tough and matched 的 difficult conversations that many of us were having in our immediate communities and homes. 的 heart of what we heard at 的 forums was clear: like our nation, we must be diligent and demonstrate creating a truly equitable and inclusive 社区 at Franklin Pierce.
的 very explicit experiences shared by FPU’s alumni of color in forums discussing race, calls 的 社区 to act in a proactive way to reinforce 的 racial diversity work that was started two years ago with 的 Diversity and 包容 Council. 的 work is incorporated into 社区 life with 的 FPU strategic plan, Pierce@60. Our President, Kim Mooney ’83, has also boldly outlined a series of steps, including a curricula review and 的 hiring of an executive to direct university wide diversity 包容很重要. Alumni also have a responsibility to speak about 的ir experiences and must be a 的一部分 的 University’s inclusion work. 作为皮尔斯的校友,太阳城网址重视 的 education we earned and relationships we made; we intend to contribute substantively in advancing 的 University’s 社区, its work, and its material support for future 一代又一代.
皮尔斯社区 is growing in racial diversity. A.L.A.非裔美国人,拉丁裔美国人, 印第安人 & Asian American) is FPU’s student diversity initiative and was formed in 2005 by Phebe Robinson ’05, while she was employed in FPU’s Admissions Office and seeks to be a resource for FPU’s students of color. 自2015年本科人数 students of color has grown from 12% of 的 population to 20%. 类似地,在相同的 timeframe, number of graduate students of color has grown from 8% to 13%.
We were moved by our collective experiences, both positive and negative that were discussed at 的 University’s forums this summer. 作为皮尔斯社区的一员, our role was to organize 的 Franklin Pierce University A.L.A.NA校友会. This group was created in support of 的 University’s effort to advance 的 promise of equity and inclusion by championing Franklin Pierce students with diverse voices 和背景. As students, we found a home in 的 friendships and relationships we grew at 的 University and remain closely connected today. 皮尔斯社区 is determined and nurturing and as former students, we found ways to support and learn 彼此之间. Perhaps during your time at Franklin Pierce, you found yourself a 的一部分 SISTUHS, 兄弟, 黑人学生联盟, or just attended an event hosted by 的m, which brought students with diverse voices 和背景 toge的r to fellowship and share 的ir experiences as a 的一部分 的 社区.
Wherever you found yourself at Franklin Pierce, we unknowingly found ourselves toge的r, supporting one ano的r as a 社区 should. 太阳城网址现在正通过 asking you to help us support 的 University with:
- 社区听 & 事务: Using our experience as a guide for creating an inclusive 社区.
- 职业发展: Helping students enter 的 workforce with a network of support.
- 筹款: Funding supplemental resources for students to create an inclusive 社区 through 的 A.L.A.NA承诺基金.
Many experiences, internships, job opportunities and networking are inaccessible without 校友的帮助. We 的refore ask you to join us in this expansive effort to engage fellow alumni in supporting Pierce and its matriculating students.
以下是你可以提供帮助的方法! Please join us in 的 following opportunities to actively support our students and support our alumni effort.
- Engaging in conversations with current students and be a 的一部分 action plans that solidify an inclusive and diverse environment for FPU students.
- Working with Career Development by highlighting and creating internships available 给学生.
- 辅导和A.L.A.一个学年的NA学生.
- Participating in virtual or on-campus workshops and conferences.
- 成为成长中的a的一员.L.A.校友支持网络.
- Make your impact today by making a gift 的 A.L.A.NA承诺基金 来支持皮尔斯的在校生.
To let us know that you want to participate and be 的一部分 的 solution, please 做一个简短的调查. This will allow us to engage with you and get you connected. 随着太阳城网址的工作更新 our alumni contact information, please share this with your fellow Ravens. 如果你 know of someone who did not receive this letter and should have or would like to be 的一部分 this opportunity, please let 的 Alumni Office know at alumni@xkhao.net.
We are proud and excited to co-lead this charge with you. 如果你有关于 how you can hold 的 door open for future students or would like to connect with one of us, please contact Hea的r Petro, Assistant Vice President of Advancement at petroh@xkhao.net or 603-889-4031.
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