Diversity programs for faculty and students Diversity training is an important part of orientation for faculty. Expanded student input into this programming would be welcomed. The Summer Orientation Programs for incoming freshmen includes three segments on hate crimes and racial issues. These topics are also part of the curriculum in the Freshman Cornerstone Courses that were initiated this year. PIN numbers are issued to each community member and are not divulged to others, whether students, administrators, faculty or staff.
Some students do share PINs with roommates and friends.
Others log on to e-mail or the Internet and either let others use their computer or fail to log off completely. These actions jeopardize the security of the system and that of the individual PIN holder and provide the opportunity for misuse and abuse. We urge students to review their own practices in this area and to not reveal their PINs to anyone. New numbers are issued on request to any member of the community on presentation of positive BC identification. At both the faculty and student convocations in early September, President Leahy announced that diversity and racial relations were among his most important priorities for the academic year, and he listed several steps that he has implemented with a goal of making Boston College a more welcoming community.