What an amazing year this is! The work of the diversity practitioner takes many forms, and this year, in addition to working closely with students, I have taken on a new role, providing faculty development training through a series of monthly seminars as part of the SEED program on Inclusive Curriculum.
With the invaluable assistance of Fiona Mills, a member of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, since last year, and a member of the English department, our office has implemented the creation and support of new programs and initiatives including Hot Topics discussions, and the hugely successful Cultural Outburst.
The concepts of diversity and multiculturalism permeate everything we do in our community: from the classroom to dorm life to student life and athletics. The many programs, speakers and events that we host make it clear that our work continues to be a consistent and central focus of our community.
I invite you to take a look through our newly updated web page to glimpse a sampling of the diversity programs and activities at Loomis Chaffee.
Cultural Outburst was designed to highlight and
celebrate the cultural and ethnic diversity within the Loomis Chaffee
community. Brainchild of senior Chinwe Oparaocha, the school-wide event
was sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Student
Activities.
Loomis Chaffee has sent delegates to the National Association of Independent Schools’ (NAIS) People of Color Conference (PoCC) since the conference’s inception 16 years ago. The annual conference offers support, networking opportunities, education and resources, as well as renewal and encouragement to faculty of color and allies in the diversity field from all over the country. Read more
What an amazing year this is! The work of the diversity practitioner takes many forms, and this year, in addition to working closely with students, I have taken on a new role, providing faculty development training through a series of monthly seminars as part of the SEED program on Inclusive Curriculum. 
Cultural Outburst was designed to highlight and
celebrate the cultural and ethnic diversity within the Loomis Chaffee
community. Brainchild of senior Chinwe Oparaocha, the school-wide event
was sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Student
Activities.
Loomis Chaffee has sent delegates to the National Association of Independent Schools’ (NAIS)