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Inclusion at Springfield College

Elevate Inclusiveness.

At Springfield College, we lead with an open mind and an open heart. We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Everyone deserves an education that develops the best version of ourselves. We aim to cultivate and sustain a campus climate that is, among other ideals, inclusive, student-centered, and safe. 
We provide opportunities to lead, live, learn, work, and play across lines of identity and difference. We are committed to building a stronger community, recognizing that our students, faculty, staff, and alumni enrich us through their distinctiveness, their experiences, and their perspectives.
 

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Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion aims to cultivate and sustain a campus climate that is inclusive, student-centered, pluralistic, and safe.

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Disability and Accessibility Services

Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment for students with disabilities at Springfield College, the Academic Success Center serves as an educational and advocacy resource for students, faculty, and staff.

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Title IX

Consistent with Title IX, Springfield College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected class in admission and access to, and employment and treatment in, its programs and activities.

Our Programs

Our goal is not only to make a difference among our community, but to improve equity and justice for all on a global scale.

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Signature Programs

The Division of Campus Life and Inclusion produces and supports programming to enhance the lives of the Springfield College community. Signature Programs support students, faculty, staff, and the greater community with opportunities to work, live, and play across lines of identity and difference.

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Student Engagement

The Division of Campus Life and Inclusion offers special events, educational travel, and scholarship opportunities that support, celebrate, and help give voice to a diverse student body. 

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Employee Engagement

The Division of Campus Life and Inclusion provides events, programming, and discussion opportunities along lines of differences, shared experiences, and fundamental humanity for employees at Springfield College.

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Community Engagement

The Division of Campus Life and Inclusion promotes diversity and inclusion among all constituents of the College and connects and promotes the College's resources to our neighbors through partnerships as well as events, programming, and various learning opportunities. 

Hatred Has No Place at Springfield College 

As a campus community, we have the fortitude and courage to end hate. In fall 2020, a group of students, faculty, and staff came together to discuss ways that we as a community could be more welcoming and inclusive.

Because hatred has no place here, we have chosen to launch a campaign titled "Educate. End Hate." We welcome community engagement and involvement in making Springfield College a place where all feel safe, welcomed, and affirmed.

Anti-Oppression Resources

#YouAreWelcomeHere

Springfield College is a participating institution that believes in communicating the statement that #YouAreWelcomeHere. We welcome international students from around the world and affirm that our institution embraces diversity and offers a friendly and safe environment committed to student development.  

 

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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that Springfield College stands on the traditional homelands of the Indigenous Algonkian people known as “Agawam.” The Agawam were closely related and diplomatically connected to the Quaboag to the East; the Podunk to the South; the Woronoco to the West; and the Nonotuck, Pocumtuck, and Sokoki to the North. We acknowledge the memory of these Indigenous nations who, after having inhabited this land for more than 10,000 years, were displaced in the 1600s to 1700s by English colonial settlers who exploited Native generosity and provoked warfare.  We acknowledge the surviving Native nations of what is now called “New England”: the Nipmuc and the Wampanoag to the East; the Mohegan and Pequot and Schaghticoke to the South; the Mohican to the West; and the Abenaki to the North. We affirm, honor, and respect the sovereignty of these and hundreds of other Native American nations across North America that survive today. 

Springfield College All-College Gender & Sexuality Alliance

The Springfield College All-College Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is composed of students and employees who are committed to reducing inequality faced by LGBTQ+ people at Springfield College and beyond. This includes (but is not limited to) gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, transgender, and gender nonconforming people. We have an email list, meet once every two to three weeks, generate campus programming, and engage in other activities. For more information, please contact David McMahon at dmcmahon@springfield.edu or Charlene Elvers at celvers@springfield.edu.

Safe Zone

Safe Zone helps to create a more accepting, affirming, supportive, inclusive, and equal environment for LGBTQ individuals at Springfield College through educational training sessions for faculty members, staff members, and students. Sessions are designed to generate greater awareness, knowledge, empathy, and commitment to action regarding issues, concerns, and inequality related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Springfield College is committed to valuing and validating the gender identity and expression of members of the campus community. Learn more about gender pronouns and how to use gender inclusive language.

To learn more, contact Elizabeth Morgan at emorgan2@springfield.edu.

All Gender Restroom Locations on Campus

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessible

  • Administration Building
    • First floor
  • Athletic Training/Exercise Science Facility
    • First floor
  • Alumni Relations House
    • First floor
  • Blake
    • Second Floor
  • Brennan Center
    • First Floor, near kitchen
  • Counseling Center (located in the Towne Health Center)
    • First floor
  • Flynn Campus Union
    • First floor
  • Harold C. Smith Learning Commons
    • First, second, third, and fourth floors
  • Health Sciences Center
    • Basement and first floor
  • Lakeside Hall
    • Third floor
  • Marsh Memorial
    • Garden Level
  • Massasoit Hall
    • Basement, first, second, and third floors
  • Reed Hall
    • First floor
  • Stitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia (Admissions)
    • First floor

Non-ADA Accessible

  • Abbey-Appleton Hall
    • Basement
  • Administration Building
    • Basement
  • Child Development Center
    • First floor
  • Counseling Center (located in the Towne Health Center)
    • First floor
  • Facilities Management
    • First floor
  • Gulick Hall
    • 1B
  • Harold C. Smith Learning Commons
    • First, second, third, and fourth floors
  • Health Center (located in the Towne Health Center)
    • First floor
  • Health Sciences Center
    • First floor
  • Hickory Hall
    • Second floor
  • P.E. Complex
    • Second floor
  • Schoo Bemis Science Center
    • Basement and first floor
  • Weiser Hall
    • Basement
    • First floor
    • Third floor
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