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Mission

Mission

The Latino Staff Association is aligned with Loyola Marymount University’s mission. 
We are committed to:

• Fostering a community where diversity can thrive, be empowered, and celebrated

• Enhancing professional opportunities, increasing awareness, and active participation  

• Providing a supportive network and resource for Chicano/Latino employees

Goals

• Maintain a communication network for Chicano/Latino employees

• Promote a respectful and united community and help empower members at all levels

• Provide access to programs which enhance personal development, skill enhancement, job information, mentoring, and job opportunities

• Promote supportive systems and programs that enhance educational and professional opportunities

• Act as an educational resource on unique Chicano/Latino issues relating to campus policies, employment, and academic concerns

• Organize and publicize a minimum of two annual events

Key Statements

•  Create A Supportive Chicano/Latino Community
•  Provide Professional Networking Opportunities
•  Connect With the Larger LMU Community
•  Multicultural Collaborations
•  Be A Resource
•  Be Engaging
•  Host Events and Programs; Fundraising
•  Mentorship, Ethnic Role Models
•  Celebration Of Cultures
•  Build A Presence At LMU and the Surrounding Community

Core Values

•  Diversity; Heritage, Language, Culture
•  Education
•  Mind-Body-Spirit
•  Multi-Culturalism; Cross-Culturalism
•  Participation; Presence
•  Respect
•  Social Justice
•  United Community; Family