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Palomar College Affinity Groups

An affinity group is formed around a shared interest or identity, focusing on support, advocacy, awareness, and community building. An affinity group provides a place of comfort and connection for students and employees who have been historically marginalized to build a welcoming community connected to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion and other social identities. 

Logo for the Palomar College Association of Latinos and Allies for Student Success (ALASS). The word "ALASS" is prominently displayed in red, with a red star beneath the final "S." Gray stylized wings extend outward from the text, and the phrase "Palomar College Association of Latinos and Allies for Student Success" appears in black above.
Association of Latinos and Allies for Student Success (ALASS)

The Association of Latinos and Allies for Student Success (ALASS) strives to celebrate and promote Latino academic success on our campus and throughout our communities. Our mission is to bring together faculty, staff, students, and administrators to raise awareness of and advocate for the needs of our Latino student population.

To learn more about the Association of Latinos and Allies for Student Success, visit the ALASS Website.

Logo for APAHE (Asian Pacific Alliance in Higher Education) at Palomar College. The design features a black lotus flower outline above the red text “APAHE.” Below, smaller black text reads “Asian Pacific Alliance in Higher Education,” and the phrase “at Palomar College” appears in bold black lettering.
Asian Pacific Alliance in Higher Education (APAHE)

The Asian Pacific Alliance in Higher Education at Palomar College is a collective group comprised of students, employees, and community members. APAHE at Palomar College is dedicated to creating safe and courageous spaces to learn, network, present research, and provide supportive resources for teaching and learning. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are passionate about sharing cultural identities and advocating for social justice education!

To learn more about the Asian Pacific Alliance in Higher Education, visit the APAHE Website.

Illustration of diverse women's silhouettes in various shades of pink, brown, and purple, representing different hairstyles and profiles. Below the artwork, the text reads “Empowered Women” in a bold pink script font, and “Palomar College” in all caps, black sans-serif font.
Empowered Women

The Empowered Women at Palomar College is an inclusive alliance comprised of students and employees. We are dedicated to supporting brave spaces for members and the community to learn, network, and feel empowered! We are committed to equality and social justice in education!

To learn more about Empowered Women, visit the Empowered Women Website.

Circular logo for the Palomar Black Faculty & Staff Association. The center features a raised Black fist overlaid on a red, green, and black map of Africa. The surrounding text reads "Palomar Black Faculty & Staff Association" in bold white letters on a black ring, with red and green stars on either side.
Palomar Black Faculty and Staff Association (PBFSA)

We are a place of community, solidarity, and solitude to further the work and interests of Black faculty, staff, and students at Palomar College. Our goal is to improve and sustain programs, opportunities, and advocacy for the Black population at Palomar College.

To learn more about the Palomar Black Faculty & Staff Association, visit the PBFSA Website.

Process to Establish a New Affinity Group

In development, more details coming soon!