About us
The Access Equity & Diversity Office at Southeast Community College provides guidance and leadership to the College in the development of a welcoming and diverse community of students, faculty and staff.
The office is responsible for providing oversight and support in complying with many of the federal and state regulatory mandates.
The resources of the office also are directed to working with not only the campus community, but also the greater community, to go beyond the minimum legal requirement to make Southeast Community College a place where each person’s desire to contribute to society, dignity, desire for personal growth, and accomplishment are respected.
Diversity Initiative
The Access Equity & Diversity Office oversees the College's Diversity Education Program
The program has been developed to enhance our knowledge, skills, and abilities in a number of areas:
- Understanding the challenges of diversity at SCC
- Preparing ourselves and our students to be part a multicultural society.
- Acknowledging and eliminating racism, prejudice, and other discriminatory behaviors.
- Recognizing the benefits of diversity in the workplace and student population.
- Capitalizing on people’s different talents and abilities.
- Creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment in which to work and learn.
- Learning about other ways of “thinking, being and doing.”
The College recognizes that diversity is key to educational excellence in the 21st century. Our commitment to diversity has had a positive impact on the retention of individuals from underrepresented groups and has contributed to employee satisfaction.
Diversity education for students, staff and faculty has also led to improved relationships on the campuses and increased satisfaction and involvement within the institution. Additionally individuals have had the opportunity to grow personally and in their understanding and appreciation for others who are of a different race, color, gender, ethic origin, sexual orientation, or physical ability.
To learn more about some of our diversity education opportunities, see the materials located at the Activities & Programs page.
Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination-Admission
It is the policy of Southeast Community College to provide equal opportunity and non-discrimination in admission and attendance for all qualified persons, attending or seeking admission to the College, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors prohibited by law. This policy applies to every aspect of recruitment, admission, attendance, advancement, financial assistance, and other terms and conditions of participation in all College-administered programs and activities.
The College and its employees shall take no action which is inconsistent with state or federal anti-discrimination laws governing any aspect of admission to, or participation in, College programs or activities.
Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination-Employment
It is the policy of Southeast Community College to provide equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment and advancement for all qualified persons, employed by or seeking employment with the College, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors prohibited by law. This policy applies to every aspect of recruitment, employment, advancement, transfer, demotion, reduction-in-force, termination, rates of pay or other compensation, training opportunities, and other terms and conditions of employment.
The College and its employees shall take no action which is inconsistent with state or federal equal opportunity/anti-discrimination laws governing any aspect of employment and employer-employee relations.
Access-Employment and Admission
It is the policy of Southeast Community College to engage in comprehensive programs of outreach and promotion for employment and admissions that include targeted efforts to ensure that prospective students and employees have ready access to the information, opportunities, and benefits that are broadly available to everyone.
The College hereby affirms its support of the compelling interest diversity plays in the College’s mission as an educational institution and employer.
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