Social Equity and Belonging Council

ACC has created opportunities for employees with historically marginalized identities to gather and support each other through shared experiences, professional development and educational programming. As a part of the institution’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is important for ACC to foster a sense of belonging for individuals who have historically been discriminated against in the workforce and in education. We pride ourselves on creating a sense of belonging for students and employees. Please check out the current available groups to join for folks who self-identify within one or more of these groups. If you would like to start an affinity group please contact acc [dot] iec [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (acc[dot]iec[at]arapahoe[dot]edu).

Alianza de Latino/a/e/x Movimento de ACC (Alliance of Latino/a/e/x Movement at ACC) los invita cordialmente a nuestras juntas y eventos.

Esta es nuestra misión y nuestros valores:

Misión

Empoderamos a los profesores y empleados latinos de ACC a través de oportunidades culturales, personales, profesionales y de desarrollo. Nos esforzamos para crear un ambiente de apoya que fomente la inclusión y la equidad en ACC.

Valores

• Alimentar y hacer crecer las relaciones compartiendo experiencias sociales, de servicio, y profesionales.
• Fortalecer nuestra voz colectiva al tiempo que ACC abraza la diversidad, la inclusión, y la equidad.
• Promover el conocimiento sobre la cultura latina.
• Colaborar con los diversos departamentos de ACC para promover la diversidad.

Tenemos juntas mensuales, y con agendas muy variadas.

Para mas información y/o ser parte de la asociación, contacte a Annette Hernandez y/o Cynthia Villegas. annette [dot] hernandez [at] arapahoe [dot] edu, cyntha [dot] villegas [at] arapahoe [dot] edu.

The Alliance of Latino/a/e/x Movement at ACC extends an invitation to those of you who identify as Latino or Hispanic, to join us at an upcoming meeting or event. 

Mission

We empower ACC's Latinx faculty and staff by providing cultural, personal, and professional development opportunities. We strive to create a supportive environment that fosters an inclusive and equitable college.

Values

• Nurture and grow relationships by sharing social, service, and professional experiences
• Strengthen our collective voice as ACC embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity
• Promote Latino cultural awareness
• Collaborate across the college to promote diversity

Meetings

We have monthly meetings with varying agendas. 

Contact

Contact Annette Hernandez (annette [dot] hernandez [at] arapahoe [dot] edu) and / or Cynthia Villegas (cynthia [dot] villegas [at] arapahoe [dot] edu) or latinxaffinitygroup [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (latinxaffinitygroup[at]arapahoe[dot]edu) for more information and to join the association. 

Mission 

To encourage conversation about what it means to be Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) at ACC. To advocate for an open space for ACC community on campus where critical dialogue and action take place to dismantle racial, social and cultural systemic oppressions. To foster critical consciousness by developing intentional programs aimed at liberating the voices of marginalized groups and the campus community by empowers transformative learning by using approach that promotes and validates intersectional identities and experiences. 

Vision 

To empower and support those with an Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) connection throughout Arapahoe Community College with the goal of creating a socially just learning environment, and supporting institutional racial and social justice initiatives that ensure APIDA representation on campus ;that is inclusive and affirming.

Goals 

1. Supporting Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) staff
2. Building sense of community and belonging for APIDA staff 
3. Providing an outlet to hear APIDA staff voices 
4. Providing community discussion and gathering with cultural focus activities and opportunities 
5. Possibility of including students later on 

Contact Information:  

If you are interested in joining this group, please apidaemployeeaffinity [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (contact the )apidaemployeeaffinity [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Group).

Mission

To serve as a support system and resource group among ACC African American/Black employees that encourages networking, professional development, and promotes positive cultural affirmations.

 Goals

• Serve as a support system for all Black/African American ACC employees. 
• Encourage career and personal development through informal, peer to peer mentoring. 
• Support the Multicultural student group at ACC. 
• Promote cultural awareness through the occasional cultural programming and events. 

Contacts

• Patrice Session 303.797.5732 and Elana Beloved 303.797.5204

For more info and accommodations: please email blackafricanemployeeaffinity [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (blackafricanemployeeaffinity[at]arapahoe[dot]edu).

Mission

To support ACC employees on issues related to physical and mental disabilities, through open discussion in a judgment-free environment, and through outreach with the ACC Community.

Vision

Create an inclusive environment for ACC employees with physical and mental disabilities where they feel championed, recognized, and represented.

Contact

If you would like to join, contact the employeedisabilityaffinitygroup [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (Employee Disability Affinity Group (EDAG)).

Mission Statement

To support ACC Employees that identify in the LGBTQ+ community through open discussion in a judgment-free environment, and through outreach with the ACC community.

Vision Statement

Create an inclusive environment for ACC's LGBTQA+ employees where they feel championed, recognized, and represented.

Contact

If you would like to join, contact Brady Hoback at lgbtqemployeeaffinitygroup [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (lgbtqemployeeaffinitygroup[at]arapahoe[dot]edu).

Committee Participation Expectations:

• Members can expect to have 5-7 hours/month of time committed to serving
• Some committees may experience more work than others depending on the needs of the college at various points of the semester or year.

Committee Chair Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand the charge of the committee and implement a structure that leads to the creation and implementation of committee goals.
• Lead / chair committee meetings at minimum one time per month
• Keep committee members and Inclusive Excellence Council leadership informed of meeting times and agenda items
• Deliver updates and reports during Inclusive Excellence Council monthly meetings
• Serve on the Inclusive Excellence Council Leadership Team
• Demonstrate high level knowledge, understanding, and skill in equity, diversity and inclusion
• Dedicate at minimum 5-10 hours per month to Council work

Chairs: Michele Brown

Utilize demographic data to examine, track, and report experiences and outcomes for students from historically marginalized populations

Chairs: Vicki Aycock and Monica Fuglei

Assess and respond to gaps in regards to equity and inclusion in practice, procedures, processes, and culture at ACC

Chairs: Courtney Dale and Megan Rector

Develop culturally responsive pedagogy resources and support faculty with diversifying the curriculum.

Chairs: Mary Cima

Focus on the systematic practices that lead to growth, development and accountability as it relates to equity and Inclusive Excellence.

Chairs: Jennifer Jones and LaMario Fortson

Provide opportunities for students to acquire the content knowledge about groups from historically marginalized populations and support the development of learning about systemic oppression and how to interrupt it to create welcoming and equitable work and learning environments

• Pre-2018
  • 2013? 2014?) – ACC’s CDIP held Diversity Dialogues and a Diversity Day Events 
• 2018
  • Presentations on Bias  
• Presentation on Inclusive Syllabi  
• An all-college presentation on ACC’s achievement gap 
• Worked with HR to ensure protections for the employees working towards equity and inclusion on campus  
• Worked with HR to revise the hiring process, including supporting their work on a presentation around implicit bias in the hiring process 
• CDIP changed name to IEC 
• First-Gen branding  
• DACA Support Presentation  
• Inclusive Syllabi Training  
• Rewrote Diversity and Inclusion Statement  
• Wrote initial Recognition of Land Statement  
• Worked with the library to create a Diversity and Inclusion resource section 
• Establish a relationship with the Northern Arapaho Business Council 

• Samuel C. Haynes, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
• Becky Quade, Assistant to the Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer
• Jennifer Jones, IEC Faculty Mentor, Program Chair / Faculty, Astronomy
• Dan Balski, Director of Student Life
• Scott Guenthner, English Faculty
• Annette Hernandez, Assistant to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students
• Megan Rector, Faculty Director of the Center for Professional Development
• Maria Ruiz-Jargon, TRIO Student Success Advisor
• Jennifer Woegens, Director of Elevate