Bias Response Team
A diverse group of campus representatives available to determine a rapid and effective response to incidents of bias. See Bias Response Team.
Campus Climate Assessments
Pursuant to SB 5227, community colleges in Washington are now expected to regularly administer campus climate assessments to students and employees and post the findings. Reports will be posted here as they become available.
- Students
- Employees
Diversity Training for Employees
In addition to the "Diversity at LCC" training required of all new employees (to be replaced by "DEI in the Workplace - Higher Ed - All Employees" in September 2022), LCC's DEI training framework is a shared, collaborative effort between Human Resources, the Diversity and Equity Committee, and the Instructional Assessment Committee designed to provide both general and targeted training for employees.
Date and details of session/s
Evaluation Results
3/31/2022 - Facilitated breakout sessions re: creating action plans related to equity in the classroom (LCC faculty led); all full-time faculty
8/30/2022 - Search Advocate training (Oregon State University); open to all employees; "The mission of the Search Advocate program is to enhance diversity, validity, and equity in our search and selection processes."
9/9/2022 - "Neutral" Student Grievance Processes in White Supremacist Institutions of Higher Education (Dr. Farhana Loonat); all staff
9/9/2022 - Overview of culture change and the role of guided pathways and equity (Dr. Al Solano); all staff; and Getting our feet wet with the guided pathways and equity typology (Dr. Al Solano); breakout session option during all staff
9/15/2022 - Creating Gravity Activity in the Classroom (Dr. Al Solano); all full-time faculty
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Safe Zone Training
The Safe Zone Project is a new program on the LCC Campus that will offer a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. Trainings will be available to help staff, faculty and students become more aware of the problems facing our students of diverse gender and sexualities and offer guidance on how to support those students.
Our curriculum is a three hour program provided through The Safe Zone Project.
Undocumented Students/DREAMers
Undocumented students in Washington state have the right to attend colleges and universities. Many qualify for state-funded financial aid because of the Washington Dream Act, also called the The Real Hope Act which was signed into law in 2014.
Learn more about who to contact at LCC, and policies and practices that protect LCC students.
Workforce Diversity Plan
Lower Columbia College is committed to hiring and retaining a workforce that reflects
the diversity of
our student body. Read the Lower Columbia College Workforce Diversity Plan for more information.
Diversity & Equity Center
Located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center, Room 201. See Campus Map.
- Events and Activities - focusing on diversity and equity for students and employees
Diversity Clubs, Groups & Organizations
Participate in diversity-focused events at Lower Columbia College. See Campus Calendars.