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Institutional Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Albany Campus
Forum, Room 220

equitycenter@linnbenton.edu

The philosophy of the Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (IEDI) is to build on the assets individuals already possess. The framework employed within the department is "servant leadership:" being of service to others. IEDI engages students, staff, faculty and managers—as well as constituent communities—in a manner that prepares people to be successful in an increasingly diverse society and workforce. Essential to the work of IEDI is further developing the skills, abilities, and recognition capacity necessary to succeed in today’s world: focusing on cross-cultural fluency, or the ability to competently weave in and out of cultures. The department leads and facilitates a broad scope of the work occurring at LBCC and in a broader community context, always with equitable outcomes as the primary goal.

Demographic shifts and technology have shrunken the world, resulting in an increased demand for culturally fluent individuals in the workforce and on campus. IEDI's work—encapsulated by equity, diversity, and inclusion—means that everyone has a stake in fostering a learning/work environment in which everyone is challenged to become better protagonists.

Land Acknowledgment/Call to Action

LBCC honors Indigenous peoples' deep connection to their lands and waters. We respect Indigenous lands, support tribal stewardship, and protect the environment. As such, we amplify Indigenous voices, challenge stereotypes, and educate ourselves and our communities about Indigenous histories and current issues.

Institutional Equity Statement

LBCC is an accepting environment for all. As such, we are committed to intentionally cultivating inclusive practices through ongoing learning, listening, and skill building.

YOUTUBE PREVIEW FEED

The Equity Center, our student-use space, is located in Forum 220. All students and members of the campus community are welcome to attend events, engage in activities, and learn about diversity, inclusion, and unity.

Resources Available for Work Space

Six 3' work tables and chairs
White board and flip chart easel
Media podium, document camera, webcam, projector, and screen for in-person and/or virtual presentations

Stop by and see us, and ask for a tour of the space. We look forward to hosting your next meeting or event!

Latine High School Student Leadership Conference
The Latine High School Student Leadership Conference seeks to inspire, inform, and prepare Latine high school students to pursue their post-secondary educational goals.

Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month

2024 Focus Areas and Goals

Enhance academic and equity-centered training and professional development opportunities for both students and employees.
Collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness, Academic Affairs, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and MERIT to improve student success rates in gateway courses (Math 105z/111z and Writing 121z), with particular emphasis on addressing achievement gaps for students of color and other underrepresented groups of students.
Strengthen partnerships with the LBCC Foundation to align and create new equity-centered philanthropic efforts and initiatives.
Continue to work in conjunction with Human Resources to monitor and improve processes related to the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of employees from diverse backgrounds.
Launch two new employee resource groups/affinity groups for LBCC employees: (1) Ability Levels and (2) Veterans.
Organize and facilitate two yearly institutional equity, diversity, and inclusion forums for students and employees to foster dialogue and engagement.
Provide leadership to advance the institution's aspirations of achieving Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) status.
Cultivate and reinforce strategic relationships with key external stakeholders to support our equity goals.