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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
JJC's Core Values of respect and inclusion are central to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We show this commitment by serving others with fairness and equality.
JJC is a community of lifelong learners that welcomes, values, and respects diversity. The college fosters a climate of mutual respect and inclusion. We celebrate diversity by embracing our differences.
The President's Diversity & Inclusion Council advocates and champions diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that prioritize our commitment to the core values of respect and inclusion. The council will ensure the college community is a place where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and safe.
Provide an environment that inspires acceptance, inclusion and mutual respect.
Phone: 815.280.2737
Email: eervin@jjc.edu
In this role, Dr. Escortina Ervin helps JJC meet its strategic goals and challenges resulting from demographic changes. Dr. Ervin also manages the college's Diversity Office and oversees the President's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.
Phone: 815.280.6694
Email: hector.young@jjc.edu
In this role, Hector Young serves as the program manager to the Chief Equity Officer by overseeing and leading functions, assignments, and projects that support successful operation of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and influence achievement of the mission and strategic goals of the College.
Phone: 815.280.2801
Email: mclaybor@jjc.edu
In this role, Monique Clayborne supports the Chief Equity Officer and program manager to promote and engage students, staff and faculty in diversity efforts.
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JJC's DEI Book Club gives employees a chance to have meaningful conversations about race. Members discuss current issues via important books and learn from others' experiences. The book club is:
"I met some really great people across campus through the DEI Book Club. I love to broaden my knowledge about DEI so that I can help my work environment and personal life to be more open and accepting."
-Book Club Participant
JJC offers workshops to increase awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion. They are essential to employees so that they build their skills to create an inclusive campus culture.
Cultural Competency Workshop
The cultural competency workshop was designed by the Kaleidoscope Group. It is delivered by internal JJC employees who have been trained to facilitate the workshop.
The workshop provides a safe and open environment that encourages real dialogue. The goal is to help build cultural competence and consciously inclusive employees.
Safe Zone Ally Training
JJC's Safe Zone Ally Training is a campus-wide program designed to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff. Nearly 100 students, staff and faculty who have gone through this training program, which prepares them to be helpful advocates.
Peace circles bring together individuals to engage in honest communication, relationship development and community building. Peace circles can be used for:
Benefits of peace circles include:
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JJC's DEI team also supports other departments, committees and clubs that share the same mission, vision and values. These include but are not limited to: