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Committee for an Accessible College Culture

Accomplishments

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Our charge

student tends to plants in sunny raised bed The purpose of this group is to help develop a welcoming college culture for people with disabilities within the PCC community. We want PCC to be inviting to all people. This includes students, staff, faculty and visitors with disabilities. Our primary goal is to create a sense of belonging for everyone at PCC.

Committee for an Accessible College Culture membership

This group will be comprised of staff, faculty, and student representatives from each of the PCC campuses.

  • Patricia Kepler, Accessible Ed & Disability Resources (Lead Co-chair)
  • Martha Bailey,  Academic Affairs (Co-chair)
  • Alissa Leavitt, Faculty, Health Education
  • Amanda Antell, Student & Employee in Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
  • Anette Hassold, Program Specialist, ADA/504 Compliance
  • Ash Dehart, Student & Employee in Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
  • Benjamin Garcia, Coordinator, STEM & Design Center
  • Blanca Coma, Grad/Transfer Credit Evaluator, Student Records
  • DeLyse Watson, Faculty, Business Administration
  • Elianna Gnoffo, Student & Employee in Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
  • Ira Mckinzie, Student & Employee in  Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
  • James Albrecht, Accessibility Specialist, Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
  • Jennifer Gossett, ADA/504 Compliance Manager
  • Jennifer Jett, Enrollment Advisor
  • Karol Ford, Sr. ADA Accessibility People Partner, People, Strategy, Equity & Culture
  • Melanie Deleon, Coordinator for Interpreting/Transcribing Services, Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
  • Phyllis Petteys, Accessibility Specialist, Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
  • Rick Rivera, Lieutenant, Public Safety
  • Saara Hirsi, Counselor, Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
  • Shannon Pagano, Counselor, Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
  • Shasti McLaughlin, Sign Language Interpreter, Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
  • Usha Ramanujam, Faculty, Business Administration

Priorities and accomplishments

See our meeting schedule, notes, and our current work efforts: Committee for an Accessible College Culture.

Contact the committee

Is there something you'd like this committee to consider? Send us your questions and concerns about accessible culture.

Contact: Patricia Kepler