Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In October 2017, Clackamas Community College (CCC) embarked on a formal journey to create a welcoming environment for students, employees and community members with the establishment of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is a college-wide committee with diverse representation from across the institution.

The purpose of the DEI Committee is to assist the institution in developing a comprehensive strategic diversity plan focusing on the following three categories:

• Diversity training for employees
• Hiring/retention of diverse staff
• Diversity in the student body

DEI Committee Charter

In addition to the 16-member Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, members of the college community may participate on a subcommittee. Inquiries about subcommittees should be directed to diversity@clackamas.edu.

• Considerations: the purpose of the DEI Considerations Subcommittee is to reach out to the various departments and build bridges between individuals who have ideas related to diversity, equity and inclusion and the departments that might be responsible for implementing such ideas. The Considerations Subcommittee will take suggestions that come from the college, identify which department(s) is/are responsible for handling such suggestions and ensure a response from the department(s).
• Cultural Competency (House Bill 2864): The HB 2864 subcommittee is working to address cultural competency requirements established by the state in a manner that integrates the overall work of the DEI committee and development of the college’s DEI Strategic Plan.
• Human Resources: the HR Subcommittee works to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in talent acquisition, training opportunities, and employee retention.
• Marketing and Communications: the DEI Marketing and Communication Subcommittee will work closely with the College Relations and Marketing Department to review future college communications through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.
• Resources/Library: This subcommittee focuses on gathering and building resources on diversity, equity and inclusion and works with the library to make these resources accessible. This subcommittee may also make recommendations or host events for interacting with the resources (e.g., hosting a book club).
• Training: training subcommittee will provide diversity, equity and inclusion training for students, staff, faculty and administration via different platforms.

The College Board of Education has identified diversity, equity, and inclusion, as a top priority. To continue developing CCC as a diverse, equitable and inclusive community and to better integrate these priorities into each aspect of college operations, CCC will develop a strategic plan focused on DEI.

Developing the plan is a comprehensive process involving assessment and input from the entire college community. The first step is to hire a consultant with expertise in developing diversity plans for academic institutions.

Please keep an eye out for more information as this process unfolds. There will be continuing updates with many opportunities to be involved throughout the year. Active participation will support the success of this plan and benefit everyone at CCC.