Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Springfield College

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our Mission

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a community space that promotes safe, inclusive, pluralistic, and student-centered practices at Springfield College. We acknowledge that our commitment to diversity requires student and staff advocacy in cultivating and sustaining a climate that will uplift underrepresented and traditionally marginalized communities. 

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Our Goal

Through collaboration with offices on campus, as well as the local community, our goal is to  provide support for historically  marginalized communities on campus. This serves students of color, LGTBQ+, women, first-generation college students, immigrants, refugees, students of varying religions, and students of varying socioeconomic status. By offering opportunities for students to challenge bias, explore identity development and intersectionality, and expand their knowledge and appreciation of all facets that contribute to intentional and transformative learning

Our Commitment

Our office is committed to providing comprehensive  resources, educational programming, and celebrations of cultures to generate appreciation, tolerance, understanding, and belonging. We promote academic achievement, leadership development, and social justice education to all students, as we strive to support students and enhance persistence through their college experience.

Services and Outcomes

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers the following services and support:

  • Cultural Connections Pre-orientation Program
  • Peer mentoring;
  • Programming for financial literacy;
  • Time management
  • Career and graduate school exploration
  • Social, educational, and cultural enrichment
  • Community-building and critical service-learning opportunities

Funding opportunities

The Office of the Vice President for Inclusion and Community Engagement, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Black Student Union have collaborated to launch a Multicultural Fund which can be used for campus diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across campus. Learn more and apply.

Meet Our Staff

StaffGraduate Assistants
Deja Ware 
Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, She / Her 
(413) 748-3289 
dware@springfield.edu
Thomas Donato 
Graduate Associate, He/Him 
tdonato@springfield.edu 
 
Arlene Ramos-Ortiz 
Program Coordinator, She/Ella 
(413) 748-3945 
aramos-ortiz@springfield.edu
Ashley Celis 
Graduate Associate, She/Ella 
acelis@springfield.edu
Rose Del Valle 
Administrative Associate, She/Ella 
(413) 748-3249 
rdellvalle@springfield.edu
 

Cultural Connections Pre-Orientation Program

As a first-year student, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of our three-day pre-orientation event that will connect you with upperclass student leaders who can help with your transition to college. They’ll connect you with resources that can make your cultural, social, and educational experience at Springfield College even better.

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Springfield College - Office of Diversity equity and inclusion
Springfield College - Office of Diversity equity and inclusion
Springfield College - Office of Diversity equity and inclusion
Springfield College - Office of Diversity equity and inclusion
Springfield college - Office of Diversity equity and inclusion
Springfield College - Office of Diversity equity and inclusion
Springfield College - Office of Diversity equity and inclusion
Springfield college - Office of Diversity equity and inclusion
Springfield college - Office of Diversity equity and inclusion

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