The Alumni Association values all members of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Alumni Family – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, age, or social and economic status – and is enriched by this diverse community. On March 30, 2017, the Alumni Association Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution to reaffirm these values and reinforce our commitment to inclusiveness and equality.
Resolution for Diversity and Inclusion
WHEREAS, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ was founded in 1851 as a Jesuit, Catholic institution serving to care for the most marginalized among us, and to cultivate the cross-cultural understanding that is necessary to address the tremendous problems facing our divided world; and
WHEREAS, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ seeks to educate citizens and leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion; and
WHEREAS, the Alumni Association fosters passion for the University, inspires lifelong connections, and encourages Santa Clara values to live on within the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ family; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors serves as the collective voice of all 96,000+ alumni around the world and serves as the representative body in the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, building upon shared values, the Alumni Association initiates and leads programs that support Santa Clara's Catholic, Jesuit mission, while advancing the University's key goals; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Alumni Association Board of Directors affirms that the Alumni Association serves to engage and inspire all Santa Clara Broncos; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Alumni Association affirms the value of all members of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Alumni Family, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, or social and economic status; and is enriched by its diverse community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Alumni Association and its Board of Directors shall actively pursue opportunities to make our community more inclusive, compassionate, and just; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a statement in support of diversity and inclusion will be written and disseminated to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ community and more broadly through ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s social media channels and members of the Bay Area news media.