Pelicans in a Pod

Episode 6: Residential Life at Loomis

36 min · 10 de mar de 2026
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Jake and Liz welcome Director of Residential Life Liz Bucceri '07 and junior Alijah to talk about boarding life at Loomis. They explore how the residential life program creates a 'second home' for Loomis students, the mentorship roles of prefects and RAs, dorm activities, weekend programming, and more. Alijah also shares his personal growth from a shy freshman to a confident leader.

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Episode 5: Inclusive Excellence & Belonging

In this episode of Pelicans in a Pod, hosts Jake and Liz interview Dr. Roland Davis, Director of Loomis Chaffee's Center for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging. He discusses the meaning of inclusive excellence as a framework that embeds inclusivity and belonging into every aspect of the school experience, from prospective students to alumni. The conversation covers how Loomis measures belonging through surveys, revealing that the overwhelming majority of students feel they belong at the school. Dr. Davis describes both large-scale programmatic initiatives like the revamped tenth-grade seminar and the Illuminators Gathering conference, as well as direct student support through programs like SOAR and affinity groups. He emphasizes Loomis' strengths in having institutional support from leadership and the board, while acknowledging that this work is ongoing as the social landscape continues to evolve. The episode concludes with Dr. Davis encouraging future students to be themselves, knowing that Loomis will support and embrace them for who they are.

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