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[Alumni Association Letterhead]
[Date]
[University Governing Body]
[University Name]
[University Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear [University Governing Body],
As proud alumni of [University Name], we are writing to express our strong support for the ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives on campus. We believe that these efforts are integral to fostering an environment that is welcoming, supportive, and representative of all members of our community.
Having benefited from the robust education and valuable experience we gained at [University Name], we understand the importance of ensuring access to higher education for everyone and a sense of belonging both inside and outside of the classroom. As such, we urge you to continue to support, expand, and protect existing DEI programs and initiatives on campus.
Specifically, we believe that the following actions are necessary:
- [Increased] Funding: We urge you to allocate [additional] resources to DEI programs and initiatives that will ensure their sustainability, efficacy, and stability.
- [Expansion of/Creation of] Programs: We recommend [expanding existing/creating new] DEI programs and initiatives to reach a broader audience and address the needs of underrepresented individuals in our community.
- Community Engagement: We encourage [ongoing/increased] collaboration with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to ensure that DEI efforts are inclusive and representative of all stakeholders.
- Transparency and Accountability: We request that you provide regular updates on the progress of DEI programs and initiatives and implement cohesive mechanisms and data-driven methods for accountability and transparency.
- Protection of DEI Efforts: We ask that you take proactive measures to protect DEI programs and initiatives from any threats or challenges they may face, whether that be by developing institutional policies, pushing back against state legislative actions and anti-DEI organizations, endowing DEI-related positions, or other steps.
By intentionally aligning with these suggestions, we believe that [University Name] [can/will continue to] be a leader and a role model in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. We are proud to support our alma mater in this important work and stand ready to assist in any way we can.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Graduation Year]
[Your Contact Information]
[Alumni Association Name]
[Alumni Association Contact Information]
