Inclusive Excellence Initiative
Jefferson Community and Technical College is committed to providing a safe, diverse and inclusive environment for all. On Friday, Feb. 5, Jefferson kicked off its Inclusive Excellence Initiative, a year-long diversity, equity and inclusion program which will assist the college with creating a comprehensive road map for the future with engagement from students, faculty and other leaders within the community.
With the help of nationally recognized diversity, leadership and organizational change expert Dr. Damon A. Williams, the college will begin the program by assessing the strengths and weaknesses related to issues of diversity and inclusion on all six campuses as well as host several community dialogue sessions with key stakeholders.
Inclusive Excellence Initiative Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 5 |
Inclusive Excellence Kick-off and Keynote Address, Dr. Damon Williams, Center for Strategic Diversity Leadership and Social Innovation. |
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March 2 - 9 |
Community Dialogue Conversations |
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May 12
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Strategic Leadership Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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August 26
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Strategic Leadership Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit Meeting II (President’s Leadership Team ONLY) - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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September 17
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College-Wide Inclusive Excellence Initiative Summit (Open to the entire college to hear findings from the Inclusive Excellence Initiative.) - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Dialogue and Community-Building Sessions Schedule
Register for Sessions
| Tuesday, March 2 | |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | General Technical Faculty Session |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | International Faculty and Staff |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Hourly/Non-Exempt Staff Session |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | International Students |
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm | General Student Session |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Multicultural Students or Students of Color |
| Wednesday, March 3 | |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | Women Faculty |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | President’s Leadership Team |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Multicultural Staff or Staff of Color |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Women Staff |
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm | General Student Session |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Foundation Board/ College Board |
| Thursday, March 4 | |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | General Education Faculty Session |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | Multicultural Faculty or Faculty of Color |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | General Staff Session |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Student Affairs Staff |
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm | LGBTQIA+ Students |
| Friday, March 5 | |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | LGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | Faculty and Staff Affinity Groups |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Community Partners |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Veterans Faculty, Staff, and Students |
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Students, Faculty & Staff with Disabilities |
| Tuesday, March 9 | |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | Public Relations and Foundations Staff |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Student Organizations/Leaders |
| Thursday, March 18 | |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Multicultural Staff and Staff of Color |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Multicultural Students and Students of Color |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation team |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ESL Students, Faculty, Staff, and Families (Session facilitated in Spanish) |
