F&A Alliance for Culture, Diversity & Inclusion
WHAT WE DO
The Finance & Administration Alliance for Culture, Diversity & Inclusion at Stony
Brook University was founded in 2021 aspires to cultivate a transformative environment.
We aim to foster an inclusive community that values and empowers everyone to thrive,
while promoting dialogue, a sense of belonging, and celebrating our values and differences.
If you are interested in joining our efforts, please contact F&A.
Our Goals Our Pillars
OUR GOALS
1. Create a welcoming and inclusive work environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Encourage open dialogue, active listening, and the recognition of diverse voices and experiences.
2. Organize events and activities that celebrate diverse identities, cultures, and experiences. Recognize and honor individuals and teams that exemplify inclusive behaviors and contribute to a diverse and equitable workplace.
3. Encourage collaboration and engagement among staff, faculty, students, and our external partners to build strategic alliances and amplify efforts towards diversity, equity, and inclusion across the University. Engage the broader University community through events, forums, and initiatives that foster both dialogue and action.
4. Provide ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities to enhance cultural competence and awareness among staff, enabling them to contribute and champion an inclusive work environment.
5. Organize events where we have respect for each other and a sense of belonging within
the department.
6. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives, collect feedback, and adjust strategies as needed.
OUR PILLARS
Culture: Embrace and celebrate the diversity of identities, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering an environment that appreciates and leverages the unique strengths and talents brought by each individual.
Engagement: Create and sustain an inclusive community where every individual feels valued, welcomed, and empowered to succeed.
Educate: Raise awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues through educational initiatives, workshops, training programs, and other resources.
LATEST AND GREATEST
Monthly Observances
This month, join us in honoring and commemorating several noteworthy and diverse observances
listed on our Diversity Calendar.
Interested in Joining Us?
The Finance & Administration Diversity Initiative committee is charged with developing
events and programs in an effort to create an inclusive environment at Stony Brook.
Email Lorre Cahill if you're interested in joining us!
CALENDAR
RESOURCES
1. Defining DEI
2. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Glossary of Terms
3. DEI Strategic Planning Toolkit
4. Stony Brook University's Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives
(DI3) vision, values, mission and goals
The picture on the left depicts equality (uniformity) but not equity. The three people
featured have very different needs, and so by measuring everyone according to only
the first person's needs they actually end up disadvantaging the second and third
person. It may not have been intentional at all, but that is the effect. Photo: equitytool.org/equity/
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