What is an Equity Ally?
An Equity Ally serves Gateway by helping to foster a more diverse, equitable and inclusive community. They are empathetic in their understanding of others cultures, stories and personal beliefs. They believe in Gateway’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement and strive to incorporate these beliefs into their daily work at the institution.
Equity Allies serve the Gateway community by:
- Valuing diverse perspectives, strengths, contributions, backgrounds and cultures
- Striving to create a sense of belonging for everyone
- Providing resources to help overcome barriers and challenges
- Honoring differences and treating everyone with care and respect
Four Pillars of Equity Allies: LEAD
- Learn - Acquires knowledge on DEI issues and challenges
- Empathize - Understand and share the feelings of others related to DEI issues
- Advocate - Offers to support and champion DEI issues
- Develop - Increase awareness of self and others on DEI issues
Equity Allies for students
You belong at Gateway…faculty and staff are here to answer your questions and listen to your concerns. Bookmark this page and check back for opportunities to connect with an Equity Ally this spring semester.
Equity allies for faculty & staff
Faculty and staff who are interested in becoming allies should complete an Equity Allies Application and learn how they can support students through this initiative.
Equity Allies is an initiative developed through Gateway’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit gtc.edu/YouBelong to learn more and read Gateway’s statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If you have any questions please contact the Equity Allies Planning Team at equityallies@gtc.edu.
