Diversity & Inclusion

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

  • Mission & Vision

    Mission

    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.

    Vision

    Provide an environment that inspires acceptance, inclusion and mutual respect.

  • Meet Our Staff

    Dr. Escortina Ervin

    Dr. Escortina Ervin, Chief Equity Officer

    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.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Hector Young, Program Manager, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

    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.
     

    Monique Clayborne
    Monique Clayborne, DEI Administrative and Programming Support Specialist

    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.

Upcoming Events

Programs and Initiatives

  • Book Club

    Book Club

    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:

    • Offered to employees every fall semester; book, reading guide and additional resources provided
    • Made up of small groups that include two co-facilitators and no more than eight participants
       

    "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

  • Professional Development

    Diversity Education / Cultural Competency Workshops

    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.

  • Peace Circles

    Peace Circles

    Peace circles bring together individuals to engage in honest communication, relationship development and community building. Peace circles can be used for:

    • Restorative justice
    • Racial healing
    • Conflict resolution
    • Decision-making 
    • Supporting one another
    • Providing a sense of belonging


    Benefits of peace circles include:

    • intentionally creating spaces that lift barriers between people
    • open possibilities for connection, collaboration and mutual understanding

  • Table Talks

    Table Talks

    • Open to the entire campus
    • A place to discuss important topics suggested by employees and college leadership
    • Leaders share key information and engage with all employees

  • Employee Resource Groups

    Employee Resource Groups

    Employee Resource Groups offer a welcoming place for staff and faculty and help promote diversity, understanding, belonging, and psychological safety on campus.

Additional Information