Making room at the table. On behalf of yourself, another person or a system.  Active support. Passive support. Speaking up. Stepping forward. How can we amplify the unheard voices? Dialogue. Collaboration. Structural support within our university.

“Each of us needs to find our own sources of courage so that we can begin to speak … We cannot continue to be silent. We must begin to speak, knowing that words alone are insufficient. But I have seen that meaningful dialogue can lead to effective action. Change is possible.” ― Beverly Daniel Tatum

Respectful interactions between individuals, organizations, and hierarchies. Cultivation of empathy. How can we look beyond our own vantage point? Developing cultural competence. Honoring cultural differences. Influence. Listening. SJU as a mechanism to strengthen connections across the planet and at home.

“Because we are a globally connected village, we need to remember that our choices are not isolated. They have a powerful ripple effect, and that ripple is global.” ― Linda Fisher Thornton

Care for the whole person. Cura personalis. Cura propria. Care for oneself. Physical, mental, and spiritual. Navigating stressors and finding available resources. What does that look like? Setting boundaries. Saying yes. Saying no. Avoiding burnout. Acknowledging socio-historical trauma. How can we define wellness as a university? All of us benefit from support during times of struggle and challenges. Unwavering support for individuals' wellbeing. Remaining conscious of the seriousness of this moment, but not overwhelmed.

"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” --Audre Lorde

Race, class, ethnicity, national origin, immigrant status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical ability, cognitive ability, religious beliefs, physical appearance, income or economic background, marital status, military and military veteran status. How do various forms of discrimination come together? Converging parts of our identities. How does that help us? How can it hurt us? Saint Joseph’s University as a driving force to recognize and support all members of the community.

“The better we understand how identities and power work together from one context to another, the less likely our movements for change are to fracture.” — Kimberlé Crenshaw

Addressing unfair, avoidable differences within our university and in the broader community. What systems perpetuate this inequity? What does an unequal distribution of resources and opportunities look like? At our school? In our world? Saint Joseph’s University as an engine for social change. What is our responsibility to create a better campus, university, city, state, region, nation and world?

"Justice is what love looks like in public" - Dr. Cornel West

Symbolism. Media as a vehicle for positive change. Understanding the negative impact of tokenism and stereotypes. Authentic and inclusive representation. Representative storytelling. Media’s impact on our identities and sense of self. Presence is not the same as representation. ‘Why don’t I see anybody like me?’ Consider the impact of a lack of representation.

“If you don’t think representation matters, you’re probably well-represented.” –Rev. Bernice King

Fair treatment and meaningful involvement of Saint Joseph’s community members to walk toward a more just world. Recognizing and respecting systemic grievances. How do we define SJU in relation to justice?

“We should try to leave the world a better place than when we entered it. As individuals, we can make a difference, whether it is to probe the secrets of Nature, to clean up the environment and work for peace and social justice, or to nurture the inquisitive, vibrant spirit of the young by being a mentor and a guide.” ― Michio Kaku