Mission
The Mission of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Committee is to examine the institution with a critical lens by acknowledging our diversity, creating a culture of unity, developing equitable practices, promoting an inclusive and fully accessible environment for all students and community members.
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DEIA Goals and Statement on Racial Justice
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Columbia College DEIA Committee Newsletters
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CCCCO DEIA Glossary of Terms
Current Events
Around the college campus, through every department, events, projects, and professional development learning opportunities that support and reflect the DEIA mission and goals are happening! Everyone at Columbia College is encouraged to report their DEIA efforts HERE- yearly reminders will be sent and compiled results will be available in the Spring DEIA Newsletters annually.
Leadership Members are currently reading and discussing how to implement "Ruthless Equity" by Ken Williams. Comprehensive video and other resources are available for all to review online.
Past Events
The Common Reader Project- Each year a new text is chosen for the entire campus to read, share, learn, explore, and craft meaning as a shared community. We invite ALL Columbia community members to jump in and learn from each other!
2021-22: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks", by Rebecca Skloot. Free copies for staff and all students are available at the CC Library. Learn more at the Henrietta Lacks Foundation.
DEIA Library Collection
Please check with our Library in Tamarack building for extended collections in related materials. A sample are listed below.
Native America Heritage Library Guide
Disabled Student Resources Guide
DEIA Newsletters
A Message about this space: This space is meant to be a social justice seeking, anti-racist space where all minds, bodies and feelings are welcome and challenged to be life-long learners.
