Belonging Resources
Our Mission
The Advisory Council for Belonging strives to foster a culture of unity in which we value and leverage our differences to engage our employees, students and community.
Our Purpose
We believe that when people feel respected and included, they are more creative, innovative and successful.
Our Vision
We aim to build an open community where everyone is welcomed and valued.
How We Foster Community Engagement and Creativity to Build a Culture of Belonging
- As an advisory council for belonging, our primary responsibility is to foster an environment that upholds community engagement and creativity principles. Our mission is to ensure that our community college actively promotes a culture of belonging and innovation. To achieve this, we commit to the following responsibilities:
- Community Engagement:
- Foster open dialogue and collaboration within the organization to promote belonging.
- Develop and implement initiatives, including training programs, workshops and events, to engage employees at all levels in belonging efforts.
- Actively seek feedback from employees and stakeholders to continuously improve related strategies and initiatives.
- Creativity:
- Encourage and support innovative approaches to advancing a culture of belonging within the organization.
- Identify and leverage creative opportunities to address systemic barriers and promote belonging.
- Recognize and celebrate differences in all its forms through creative expression, storytelling, and cultural awareness activities.
- Community Engagement:
- By embracing these responsibilities, we strive to create a community college where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our collective success. Change the last sentence to Through our commitment to community engagement and creativity, we will continue to drive positive change and build a college where everyone belongs.
Advisory Council Members
- Nikki Eubanks, Chief Human Resources and Equity Officer, Council Chair
- Barbra Cooper, Co-Chair, Community Connections
- Laurie Robb, Co-Chair, Turning Pages – Media & Book Club
- Zhivi Williams, Chair, Programming and Events
- Jay Butler
- Imani Crawford
- Amy Hathcock
- Misty Moler
- Ryland Gabriel
- Parker Reinecker
- Laura Silva
- Megan Smit
- Candra Stallings
- Aaron Tallman
- Wade Vernon
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