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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Clackamas Community College strives to address, explore, educate, learn about and respond to the diversity of the human experience.
We prepare our students to successfully understand people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds by teaching critical thinking, empathy and a deeper appreciation of others.
We create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent and supportive environment where staff, faculty, students and administration model behavior that enriches our community.
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
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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questionsDEI Newsletters
Training and Events
The Training subcommittee sponsors various training sessions throughout the year to enhance cultural competency. Topics have included Safe Zone, Unconscious Bias and DACA.
Resources
Run by ASG and the Student Life and Leadership Department, the Multicultural Center highlights the diversity in our college and our country and supports and welcomes those who might need the assistance.
Physical Spaces
CCC is dedicated to creating space for all students and employees. Specific initiatives include the addition of all-user restrooms in new buildings. An All-User Restroom Map identifies restrooms for all genders and those containing baby-changing tables, as well as lactation spaces on campus.
The award-winning Veterans Education and Training (VET) center at Clackamas Community College is a trusted resource in our community serving veterans and military family members.
