What Are Campus Chapters?
Campus chapters decide on and enact programming specific to their campus based on Athlete Ally’s mission. This includes hosting Pride nights, presenting educational workshops and panels on topics about values and belonging, and advocating for anti-discriminatory policies at a city, state, regional and national level. We work with chapters daily to assess their campus culture to determine appropriate programming.
Starting a Campus Chapter
Athlete Ally Campus Chapters are groups of college athletes who are passionate about creating and sustaining inclusive athletic communities. Members of Campus Chapters are ready to take the next step to lead the charge at their school. Are you interested in building community and creating change in your athletic program?
Why Start a Chapter?
Starting a chapter gives you the opportunity to connect with a network of other athlete activists across the country who champion allyship and inclusion at their schools. You will also have the opportunity to connect with Athlete Ally staff and have access to resources to help sustain your Campus Chapter. All athletes will have access to:
1.) Monthly meetings that connect you with other campus chapter student leaders and advisors.
2.)Newsletter featuring Campus Chapter accomplishments, student leader features, and exciting announcements at Athlete Ally.
3.) Educational webinars, Vlogs, and resources to help you in your allyship and advocacy efforts
4.) Insider information of the Athlete Activism Summit.
5.) Media assets, such as permission to use our logo and amplification of your Campus Chapter on our social media platforms.
6.) Nomination to be honored at our annual fundraising event, the Action Awards, which recognizes individuals and organizations, including the Campus Chapter of the Year.
Interested in starting a Campus Chapter?
There are three easy steps to get started.
1.) Gain interest from your community
If you’re interested in starting up an Athlete Ally chapter, we recommend having at least 2 – 3 student-leaders who are interested in becoming members. All campus chapters must be overseen by a trusted advisor affiliated with your institution, such as a coach, athletic trainer, administrator, alumni or professor.
2.) Fill out the Chapter Inquiry Form!
After deciding to establish a campus chapter at your institution, please fill out the Campus Chapter Inquiry Form to access Athlete Ally’s support. After completing the form, a staff member will reach out to you with next steps.
3.) Take our Online Course on Starting a Chapter
Our online course on starting a Campus Chapter includes a collection of resources to help you learn more about the program, determine if a Campus Chapter is a good fit for your school and how to start organizing your Campus Chapter.
Chapter Roster
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Lafayette College
University of Michigan
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Tufts University
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University of Kansas
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University of Massachusetts – Boston
University of Massachusetts – Amherst
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Villanova University
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