Cultural & Diversity Communities
El Camino College strives to create a welcoming environment in which individuals are respected, feel included, accepted and have a sense of belonging. What makes an institution of higher learning an effective contributor to society is the fact that it is a safe environment that supports and encourages respectful engagement in dialogues amongst individuals who willingly share their unique differences based on a variety of beliefs, values, perspectives, and life experiences. Below you will find communities to support the diversity of our campus as well as academic support programs to support your educational needs.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility+ Commitment
As a confirmation of El Camino College's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility+ (DEIA+), the President's Advisory Committee on Race & Equity drafted and recommended a DEIA+ statement to the Superintendent/President. The statement went through the collegial consultation process and was recently presented to the Board of Trustees as an information item. Please see the new statement below and learn more about the work of the President's Advisory Committee on Race and Equity online.
DEIA+ Statement for El Camino College Community
El Camino College values and embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism. As a campus community we strive to create a welcoming environment in which individuals are respected, feel included, accepted and have a sense of belonging. What makes an institution of higher learning an effective contributor to society is the fact that it is a safe environment that supports and encourages respectful engagement in dialogues amongst individuals who willingly share their unique differences based on a variety of beliefs, values, perspectives, and life experiences. These differences include race, color, ancestry, national origin, ability, age, religion/spirituality, creed, appearance, ethnicity, family/marital status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, language, military/veteran status, nationality, political views, sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, system-impacted, and other personal identities, ideologies, and experiences.
El Camino College is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which individuals who raise concerns regarding exclusion, harassment, intolerance or discrimination (actual or perceived), will not be subjected to retaliation. El Camino is committed to make every effort to assess the important diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism work that we are undertaking collectively as a campus. At times, this work will be imperfect. When issues and concerns arise, we pause to thoughtfully review these situations closely, listen to one another, reflect, and to assess our structures, processes, and approaches. This work-in-progress will continue to provide opportunities for learning, change, growth and move us forward to being the inclusive campus we strive to be.
Thank you to each of you who are involved in these challenging, yet vital conversations that will not only educate, but support the vibrancy of our shared communities.
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