Boston College Community Engagement Groups are volunteer, employee-managed groups that promote the interests of their respective constituencies. Community Engagement Groups bring together individuals with common interests to facilitate efforts that promote education and awareness while helping to advance and sustain a campus culture in which all members of the community feel seen, supported, and essential to our shared vision, mission, and core values.
The community engagement groups welcome all Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ employees!
ABLED@Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ
Awareness Benefiting Leadership and Employees about Disabilities (ABLED@Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ) aims to promote and affirm an inclusive campus environment for persons with disabilities at Boston College while providing social and professional awareness opportunities for all faculty, staff, and administrators.
APIE
Promotes the welfare and interests of Asian/Pacific Islander Employees (APIE) at Boston College through meetings and the sponsorship of events that enhance the work environment and educate others about the incredible richness and diversity of API cultures.
BFSAA
The Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators Association (BFSAA) provides opportunities for all members of the Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ campus community to learn about African descent employees’ holidays and cultural traditions, engage in open dialogue, and discuss current events.
J-FAST
The Jewish Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Allies (J-FAST) provides opportunities to all Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ members to learn about Judaism, celebrate cultural traditions, and discuss current events. The group also creates partnerships to raise awareness of the Jewish experience on campus.
LGBT@Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ
LGBT@Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ provides support and advocates for the LGBT community at Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ. The group offers opportunities for all members of the Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ community to learn about the experiences of LGBT employees. The acronym LGBT encompasses all gender identities and sexual orientations.
L@Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ
Latino/as at Boston College (L@Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ) promotes the interests and advancement of the Latino community at Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ, while honoring and celebrating the diversity of Latino culture and actively contributing to the enrichment of the University.
MEEA
Middle-Eastern Employees and Allies (MEEA) promotes the welfare and interests of Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµâ€™s Middle-Eastern employees and advocates for the professional development and wellbeing of the University's Middle-Eastern community.
SAS
Staff Advisory Senate (SAS) acts as a liaison between the administration and support staff, presenting proposals that would benefit employees from all areas of the University and working with Human Resources to promote employee development.
Àî±ò͵ÇéÊÓÆµ Veterans
Raises awareness of veterans' issues across campus and advocates for improved resources and services for Boston College students and staff who have served their country.
Women's Collaborative
Works to increase the visibility of women's issues, challenges, and accomplishments while developing strategies to help women advance in their careers at Boston College.