Mohave Community College: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Mohave Community College is committed to building a social and educational environment free of harassment, prejudice, and discrimination. This environment supports a rich diversity of our communities, students, employees, and the many points of view they bring to campus to enhance the quality of the educational experience at Mohave Community College. We envision each student and employee creating the future and engaging fearlessly in serving our communities. We acknowledge and value differences because they strengthen our teams and communities when we work and build together. We will continue to strive to build and promote inclusive and equitable access to successful educational outcomes and overall college experiences for all Mohave Community College students, and a workplace culture of equity and inclusivity on all campuses so everyone can work and live authentically.
GUIDING DEFINITIONS
- DIVERSITY: The countless ways in which people differ, including the psychological, physical, cognitive, and social differences that occur among all individuals and groups. It is about understanding these differences and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of our many differences.
- EQUITY: The quality of being fair and impartial. Equitable practices are those in which each individual is provided the specific resources needed to have access to the same opportunities and allowing them to achieve their desired outcome.
- INCLUSION: The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. Inclusion is about leveraging diversity. It is about committing to pursuing deliberate efforts to make your organization a place where differences are welcomed, and diverse perspectives are sought out and respectfully considered
STRATEGIC GOALS
- Goal 1: Build and sustain a workplace culture of equity and inclusivity at MCC.
- Goal 2: Grow and maintain a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce.
- Goal 3: Ensure that MCC’s internal and external-facing communications effectively support DEI at MCC.
- Goal 4: Build and promote inclusive and equitable pathways that lead to desired educational outcomes and overall positive college experiences for all MCC students.
- Goal 5: Create, implement, and uphold inclusive and equitable delivery methods for optimum program and course engagement.
- Goal 6: Establish long-term mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizations.
- Goal 7: Establish and maintain a supplier diversity program that promotes procurement relationships with diverse-owned suppliers in our community.
Adopted by the Mohave County Community College District Board of Governors, February 10, 2023