Bulldog Nation and the Yale University Athletics Department pledges to support Yale's mission with programming that facilitates community. Through the shared experiences of all those Bulldogs participating, engaging and assisting one-another, our athletics programs can grow together. Yale's athletic staff commits to recognize and celebrate community and encourage thoughtful and positive discussions on important topics whenever possible.

Our Vision

Yale Bulldogs for Change (YBC) aims to enhance the varsity student-athlete experience for all, in addition to providing a voice and support necessary to navigate their time at Yale with focus on the following actions:

• Building safe spaces and community

• Raising awareness about social issues

• Supporting local communities

• Encourage social and cultural connections through events, forums, and programming 

Our Goals

1. Connect first-year students with current students to assist with their transition to Yale.  

2. Create engaging connection opportunities to join student-athletes from various cultures and personal ideology.

3. Organize events and safe spaces for student-athletes to bring their whole selves with no judgment.

4. Build community among student-athletes through connecting teams, collaborating with campus cultural centers, and networking with alumni.

5. Find ways to give back to communities within New Haven.

6. Assist with topics for programming and workshops to build community for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics department staff.

7. Create a platform for unbiased discussions 

8. Partner with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) to promote events and assist in raising awareness among all student-athletes to address social issues 

Yale Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Resources

• Student Accessibility Services -  https://sas.yale.edu/
• Office of Institutional Equity & Access - https://oiea.yale.edu/
• Yale Employee Affinity Groups - https://your.yale.edu/community/diversity-inclusion/affinity-groups
• Belonging at Yale - https://belong.yale.edu/calendar
• Title IX Office - https://provost.yale.edu/title-ix
• Discrimination and Harassment Policy - https://student-dhr.yale.edu/policies-definitions
• Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Education (SHARE) -  https://sharecenter.yale.edu/
• Office of LGBTQ Resources - https://lgbtq.yale.edu/
• Yale Athletics adheres to the NCAA Transgender Inclusion Guidelines. 

Yale Cultural Centers & Affinity Offices

• Afro-American Cultural Center - https://afam.yalecollege.yale.edu
• Asian Cultural Center - https://aacc.yalecollege.yale.edu
• La Casa Latino Cultural Center - https://lacasa.yalecollege.yale.edu
• Native American Cultural Center - https://nacc.yalecollege.yale.edu
• Office of International Students and Scholars - https://oiss.yale.edu
• Office of LGBTQ Resources - https://lgbtq.yale.edu/students/undergraduate
• Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale - https://slifkacenter.org/

Yale Wellness Resources

• Chaplain's Office - https://chaplain.yale.edu/
• Yale Mental Health and Counseling - https://yalehealth.yale.edu/directory/departments/mental-health-counseling
• The Good Life Center - https://goodlifecenteratyale.com/
• Walden Peer Counseling - https://walden.sites.yale.edu

National Resources

• NCAA Office of Inclusion - https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/inclusion
• Institute for Sport and Social Justice - https://sportandsocialjustice.org/

For more information contact Nadeige Holmes-Fountain, Assistant Athletic Director, Operations / Director of Community for Student-Athletes (nadeige.holmesfountain@yale.edu).