Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The purpose of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging department is to provide overall leadership, accountability and vision to the Chemeketa community in creating and sustaining an environment that prioritizes the college mission and values.
Chemeketa aspires to be a place where everyone feels a sense of belonging and where diverse ways of being are celebrated. Everyone is unique and contributes to what makes Chemeketa a special place to work, learn, and grow.
The Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) provides overall leadership, accountability and vision to the Chemeketa community in creating and sustaining an environment that prioritizes our college values while upholding the access, opportunity, and justice mission of community colleges.
Here is how we do it:
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Inclusive Excellence
Chemeketa’s Inclusive Excellence (IE) model is a framework for creating engaged, collaborative, and systemic change within the college. Our goal is for the model to guide our pursuit of excellence through intentional inclusion.
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BRIDGING INSTITUTE FOR INCLUSION & BELONGING
Diversity Trainings
Through the Bridging Institute for Inclusion & Belonging, the DEIB offers a variety of programs that aims to be the catalyst for community belonging.
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STUDENT BELONGING
Through the Multicultural Student Services, LGBTQ2SIA+, and Title IX programs, the DEIB office offers educational activities, welcoming and supportive environments, resources, and more. Come and visit us today.
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COMMUNITY connectedness
The DEIB strengthens meaningful connections between Chemeketa and diverse communities within the district. We often seek to partner with local schools and community-based-organizations to more effectively connect our students and community with existing services and resources.