Employee Affinity Groups
SWC Black Alliance EAG
SWC Black Alliance creates an environment that fosters the development and advancement of Black students, faculty and staff. Our objective is to enhance and promote the academic, professional, and personal well-being of our campus and the broader community. We accomplish this through student success initiatives, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and advocacy.
CHAI: Asian + Pasifika EAG
CHAI is the Asian + Pasifika employee affinity group at Southwestern College, dedicated to providing an inclusive space that serves the diverse needs of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. This group of staff, faculty, and administrators comes together to build community and support one another, advocate for the needs of AANHPI students and employees, promote culturally responsive teaching and student services, and create meaningful opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and leadership.
SWC Chicano Latino Coalition EAG
Since 1975, the SWC Chicano Latino Coalition (ChLC) has been serving Southwestern College and the surrounding community. The goals of the ChLC are to:
- Foster a spirit of collaboration to support and facilitate the educational and professional advancement of Chicano/Latino students, faculty, and staff.
- Highlight, celebrate, and promote the accomplishments of the Chicano/Latino community.
- Provide a forum for discussing issues affecting Chicano/Latino students, faculty, and staff.
SWC Disability EAG
The SWC Disability Employee Affinity Group is a community space for disabled administrators, classified professionals, faculty, and allies to empower, connect, support, and advocate for disability inclusion and equity. It offers a space for sharing lived experiences, raising awareness about accessibility and ableism, and working collaboratively with the campus to improve campus culture. Our objective is to help advance disability justice by centering intersectionality and empowering disabled voices within the institution.
SWC PRISM EAG
SWC PRISM advocates for 2SMLGBTQIA+ students, administrators, faculty, staff, and allies to foster a safe, affirming, respectful environment where everyone feels welcome to discuss, advocate, and grow. We prioritize inclusive excellence by embracing all gender identities and actively supporting individuals from diverse communities, including those of color, and promoting gender balance.
- The term “2S" recognizes Two-Spirit (a term from Indigenous North American Peoples)**
- The term “M" recognizes Māhū (a term from Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures)**