IDEC: Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee

The “Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee at Lake Land College consists of representatives from the following divisions/departments, but is open for additional volunteer members. To join, contact any of the committee members:

• Chair: Kimberly Hunter (elected by committee)
• Sponsor: Valerie Lynch, Interim Vice President for Student Services
• Director of Student Life
• Director of International Studies
• Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At least one representative from each of the following

• Human Resources
• Supervisory/Support
• Paraprofessional
• Custodial
• Marketing & Public Relations
• At least three faculty
• At least two students selected by the Student Government Association
• One faculty member also serves on the Employee Development Committee

Goals & Objectives

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

• Provide opportunities for staff training
• Provide diversity-awareness focused student events
• Collaborate with Employee Development Committee to offer at least one diversity-focused staff development event annually and to integrate multicultural perspectives in the learning environment

PROVIDE ONGOING DIVERSITY EDUCATION INFORMATION

• Create a website and newsletter including information regarding college and other local resources for diversity related activities, events and interests

COORDINATE CAMPUS CELEBRATIONS RELATED TO DIVERSITY

• Continue to implement programming celebrating the heritage of diverse groups (Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Multicultural Awareness, for example)

FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF A MORE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF FREE OF BIAS

• Assess outcomes of work through surveying students and staff and develop programs accordingly
• Make recommendations to college administration

 

For questions or more information, contact idec@lakelandcollege.edu