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Office of Equity and Inclusion

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Preferred Future Council

Preferred Future is a presidentially appointed task force that assists in the creation, coordination, and communication of projects, initiatives, and resources related to equitable student success and the galvanizing of community.

District Leaders of Diversity Council (DLDC)

The District Leaders of Diversity Council (DLDC) is a district-wide diversity council with a purpose to serve as advocates/allies, raise awareness of diversity, and design and implement new DEI initiatives for PCC.

Campus Diversity Councils

The four campus diversity councils advance individual campuses towards a more inclusive and rewarding environment.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Awards

We recognize and celebrate those at PCC who work to promote social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion across the college as advocates, activists, teachers and learners.

2021 Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers

PCC and community partners selected to launch Oregon’s first Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center.

NCORE Professional Development Academy

NCORE Fellows were selected to share with the college community knowledge and insights gained from their conference experience.

Past Programs

Faculty Diversity Internship Program

PCC’s Faculty Diversity Internship Program (FDIP) provided faculty experience, faculty development opportunities, cohort support, and direct mentorship for aspiring instructors from racially and ethnically diverse systemically non-dominant communities.

LITE

The Listening Intervention Team for Equity (LITE) was a resource for students, faculty, and staff members who would like to have an identity-related conversation about their experience at a PCC location.