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