Wellesley to Participate in NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign
WELLESLEY, Mass. -- Wellesley College Athletics, in partnership with the NCAA's Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee (MOIC) and Student-Athlete Advisory Committees (SAACs) and NCAA Institutions across the country, will participate in the NCAA's 3rd Annual Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign, Oct. 27-29, 2020.
The Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign is meant to be a week of awareness, education and engagement showing the importance of inclusive environments in college sports. The entire Wellesley Athletics community is encouraged to participate using #NCAAInclusion.
Day 1 (Tuesday, Oct. 27): "My Story Matters": exploring student-athletes' identities, perspectives, and experiences.
- The varsity representatives on Wellesley's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee share their stories and perspectives.
Day 2 (Wednesday, Oct. 28): "I've Got Your Back": showcasing student-athletes supporting each other to foster inclusive environments.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota native Ella Matticks '21 shares her perspective on continuing to support the Black Lives Matter movement and creating an inclusive environment.
Day 3 (Thursday, Oct. 29): "Together We Rise": outlining personal action steps to inclusive excellence and celebrating collaboration across the campus community.
- Student-athletes from Wellesley join in a social media conversation with student-athletes from Mount Holyoke and Smith.
- A message from our campus community for all students.
- Janelle Sullivan '21 will join alumna Allie Littlefox '08, Director of Athletics at Mills College (Oakland, Calif.), for a virtual roundtable.
- 3:00 PM ET/12 PM PT "Mapping Out Your Action Steps"
Follow Wellesley Athletics throughout the week on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and join in the conversation using the #NCAAInclusion.
Wellesley Athletics strives for excellence at the conference, regional, and national levels, while providing opportunities for students to achieve their potential and learn the values of discipline, leadership, critical thinking, and responsibility to oneself and others.