Office of Institutional Diversity Initiatives

The issue of diversity has taken on a greater and more prominent role at Fairfield University and in higher education across America. Diversity in all its human forms and varieties, along with the Jesuit Mission and Identity, is a basic tenet which undergirds all three prongs of Fairfield University's Strategic Plan.

The Office of Institutional Diversity Initiatives was launched to provide institutional leadership and to encourage collaboration across university divisions, offices, and departments. This office is responsible for the promotion of an institutional culture that supports human diversity and multicultural education.

The Office is responsible for:

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration and Convocation
The Student Diversity Grants Project
The Academic Talent Search Program
The Upward Bound Academy

The Director also serves as the Chairperson of the President's Institutional Diversity Council which monitors and assesses the progress of Fairfield's diversity efforts and cultural climate.

Staff and Contact Information

(203) 254-4000 ext. 2909
Fax: (203) 254-4127

Larri W. Mazon
Director

Maria DiOrio
Operations Assistant

Chrystie Cruz
Graduate Assistant

TRIO Programs

Academic Talent Search
(203) 254-4026 or ext. 4026

Holly Franquet
Project Coordinator

Steve Ruple
Academic Counselor

Michele Robles
Academic Counselor

Kenisha Smith
Operations Assistant

Upward Bound
(203) 254-4027 or ext. 4027

Rony Delva
Project Coordinator

Tori Chiluisa
Academic Counselor

Patricia Palaka
Operations Assistant

Other Links

What is Diversity?
What is AHANA?
Selected events
CMR Today electronic newsletter
Student Diversity Grant Opportunity
Diversity Council