The Pillars

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Embrace the inherent value of a diverse, equitable and inclusive community through purposeful education, collaboration and celebration.

Objectives

Inclusion

Bias vs. Prejudice

Allyship

Identity

Social Justice

Civic Engagement

Equity

Micro-
aggressions

Diversity Concepts

Programs

Inspired by our Catholic and Dominican values, the Athletics Office of Community, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion upholds the College's dedication to forging meaningful partnerships within our department and the broader community. We strive to create a space within athletics where individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities, and viewpoints feel safe, and can thrive and excel.

Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Rooted in our Catholic and Dominican identity, the Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advances Providence College's commitment to developing purposeful collaborations across all areas of the College and the greater community to foster an environment where people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and perspectives can flourish.

Peer Mentoring Program (PMP)

The Peer Mentoring Program (PMP) is an organization that supports first-generation college students in their pursuit of higher education. PMP builds community, offers social and academic support, and creates a reflective environment for students. The PMP program teaches students how to navigate the college community, balance relationships between home and campus, and create a network of support from peers and faculty. PMP is a yearlong program that supports first-year students in their transition from high school to college. PMP pairs each new student with an upper-class mentor.

Horizons Program

Supports multicultural students (freshmen to senior) in their matriculation through Providence College. Horizons programming includes a weekend retreat in the Fall semester, as well as a yearlong mentoring program between first year students and upper-class students.

Friar Foundations

The Friar Foundations Program (FFP) is aimed at easing the transition from high school to college for a select number of incoming Providence College students. The program addresses two fundamental issues students must face when entering college — academic responsibility and social assimilation. Participants in the FFP are already admitted students who take two 1.5-credit courses (writing and skills building) remotely over the summer.

D.I.D. Wall

About

A D.I.D wall is a Dialogue, Inclusion, and Democracy Wall. The wall is a space for community conversations in an easy and safe environment.

Student leadership has demonstrated its influence in promoting civil discourse on campus through student lead “democracy walls” since 2018. Initially, these spaces were set up in The Feinstein Academic Center and later expanded to include Moore Hall, The Ryan Center for Business Studies, PC Athletics, and the Science Complex. The PC Athlete D.I.D wall promotes conversations about social and racial justice, the PC community, and how to encourage students to use their position as athletes to create change.