Mission
The Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council (GACC) is a dynamic affinity group created to foster, maintain, and support current and future alumni that identify as alumni of color and/or members of an underrepresented or minority racial or ethnic group. The Council represents the interests of these alumni and will work in collaboration with other campus organizations and initiatives to enhance their relationships with the College. The Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council supports the College's strategic plans to strive for an equitable and socially just environment.
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Vision
The Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council effectively partners with the College to maximize the success of current and future alumni. Guided by the core principles of philanthropy, engagement, communication, and equitable advancement, the Council strives to create and support programs that foster campus traditions and inspire a passion for the life-long involvement with the College.
2024-2025 Executive Committee
Jaclynn Cross '10, President - Charlotte, NC
Edmund Hardy '09, Vice President - Lancaster, PA
Donnie Jones '10, Director of Finance - Charlotte, NC
Britney Brunache '22 Secretary - Philadelphia, PA
Standing Committee and Ad-Hoc Committe Chairs
Unique Patterson ‘10, Student Engagement Committee Chair, Lemoyne, PA
Satin Matthews ‘07, Special Events Committee Chair, Baltimore, MD
Committees
Finance & Philanthropy Committee: Responsible for devising and implementing fundraising efforts to support BIPOC programming.
Meetings on 3rd Wednesday, 6-7 pm ET Chair: Donnie Jones ‘10
Student Engagement Committee: Responsible for engaging with BIPOC current students through events on campus and virtually.
Meetings on 1st Wednesday, 5:00-5:45 pm ET Chair: Unique Patterson ‘10
Alumni Engagement Committee: Responsible for engaging the general members of GACC through virtual and in-person events.
Meetings on 2nd Thursday, 5:30-6:15 pm ET Chair: Satin Matthews ‘07
Equitable Advancement & Accountability Committee: Responsible for helping with the DEI efforts of the College and keeping the College and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion accountable to the DEI initiatives and objectives.
Communications & PR: Responsible for engaging on social media platforms and disseminating information, including email updates, event invitations, and end-of-the-year reports.
GACC Bylaws
Learn more about the GACC Bylaws to understand the governing principles and guidelines that drive the Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council.
Ways to Get Involved
- Join a committee
- Become a mentor
- Are you a speaker or do you have expertise you would like to share? Host an event with us!
Contact GACC@gettysburg.edu about these and other opportunities to get involved with GACC.
Events - 2024-2025 Calendar
- November 14 - FellaShip Networking Panel & Event
- November 29 - Virtual Cocktails & Conversations
- January 2025 - Virtual Spring General Body Meeting
- May 2-4, 2025 - GACC Weekend & Finals Care Package DistributionSeptember 21, 2024