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 Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity 

AACC promotes increased access and success for the diverse community college population by securing federal and private support to colleges and providing opportunities, resources, and information related to persistence, retention, program completion, and transfer.

AACC is committed to diversity in its policies, programs, and relationships, as well as in its efforts to build, maintain, and promote a culture of equity and inclusion.

AACC's commitment to diversity is articulated in AACC's mission statement as a core value:

"AACC affirms that diversity is crucial to a democratic society, that diversity enriches the educational experience, and that diversity respects and celebrates differences among institutions and individuals alike." Read More

 AACC's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity


Read the publication, AACC's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, which summarizes AACC's efforts to promote increased access and success for the diverse community college population and mirrors the information available on this website. (PDF, 2 MB)

 News

 Upcoming Events

National Career and Technical Education Equity Council (CTEEC) Conference
Sept. 13-14, 2012
Tulsa, OK

Diversity in Higher Education & the Workplace Conference
April 18-19, 2012
New York, NY

3rd Annual QUEST Higher Education Conference
April 12-13, 2012
Baltimore, MD

 

 Leadership Programs

National Community College Hispanic Council Leadership Fellows Program
June 6-9, 2012 and Sept. 18-20, 2012, Long Beach, CA

11th Annual Carolyn Grubbs Williams Leadership Development Institute for African American Midlevel Administrators In Community Colleges
Oct. 21-26, 2012, Phoenix, AZ

Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership
Oct. 21-27, 2012, Phoenix, AZ


 Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Kevin Christian
Senior Program Associate for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
Ph: 202.728.0200 x262
kchristian@aacc.nche.edu

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