Diversity Committee

HB2906, Critical Race Theory and You Informational Event

Educational spaces can be difficult as we learn about and educate others on various histories and the impacts of those histories in our present lives. Receiving so many messages about the meanings and impacts of various concepts daily can leave us a little confused. So, we want to take a brief moment to discuss some vital changes to higher education and how these might impact YOU!   So, if you have ever wondered what Critical Race Theory and HB2906 are and/or how these impact you here at GCC as a student or employee, please watch this Town Hall event recorded on Wednesday, September 22nd where faculty and staff attempt to untangle and explain these complex issues and how they might impact the college.

 

Videos of Recent Heritage Month Events

Dr. Gilberto Lopez-- Combating COVID Amongst the Latinx Community Through Data, Art & Tailored Communication:  

COVID-19 has had a devastating and disproportional impact upon Latinx and immigrant communities. Dr. Gilberto Lopez, an ASU researcher and professor, is tackling these inequities through a healthcare information campaign called COVIDLATINO.org. The COVIDLATINO.org project provides critical information on COVID-19 vaccines and testing for Latinx communities across the U.S., with a focus on the U.S. Southwest. In this presentation recorded on October 13, 2021, Dr. Lopez talked about COVID's impact upon the Latinx community and discussed his own research and initiatives to fight COVID.  Check out the video for the Dr. Gilberto Lopez event.

Jose Patino-- Dreaming of an Equitable Future: DACA Advocacy and Resources:  

In this important discussion concerning issues faced by DACA students, External Affairs Director of Aliento, Jose Patino, discussed his extensive experience in immigration advocacy and policy with a focus on undocumented immigration, the DREAM Act, and immigration reform.  Jose Patino's work has been featured in The Washington Post, MSNBC, NPR, Univision, Telemundo, and many other publications.  Check out the video for the Jose Patino event. 

Additional Diversity Events & Trainings

• MOSAIC Diversity Training: In-depth, multi-week diversity and inclusion training run periodically at GCC.  Please reach out if you are interested.

Each year, the GCC campus nominates individuals and group projects for the Diversity Alliance Council Award of Excellence.  This prize highlights individuals and projects being done at the campus level, which foster an environment of inclusivity where diverse groups are recognized and appreciated.  From these nominations, the Diversity Committee then selects a single winner who will attend March's Diversity Alliance Council's Award Event.  This year, the winner and nominees are:

2021/2022 Academic Year Winner: Lisa Worthy, David Boninger, Mari Willeman, and Ladonna Lewis! (SOAR)

This year, Lisa Worthy, David Boninger, Mari Willeman, and Ladonna Lewis won for their incredible work with the "Skills, Opportunity, Achievement through Research" (SOAR) project at Glendale Community College.  (SOAR) is a summer psychology research workshop designed for underrepresented, ethnic minority high school students. The purpose of SOAR is to provide a bridge to college for traditionally underrepresented students by using a structured curriculum and engaging students in small group student-directed research projects. 

2020/2021 Academic Year Winner: Dr. Sonja Branch and Dr. Doug Nottingham

The directors of Percussion and African Drum Ensembles have been chosen as the Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) Awards of Excellence for Glendale Community College.

2019/2020 Academic Year Winner: The Black Student Union

The GCC Black Student Union is this year's DAC Award Winner.  They have done an incredible job in increasing the inclusiveness of the GCC Community.  They provide a welcoming and inviting space for African American students along with a social support network through which these students can thrive.  Additionally, they have invited a wide variety of perspectives at their events where the entire campus has had the opportunity to learn, dialogue, and participate.