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Office of Cultural Fluency, Equity, & Inclusion

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We welcome SCTCC community members and visitors at our campus offices. 

Debra Leigh
Debra Leigh, Vice President of Cultural Fluency, Equity, & Inclusion
Njeri Clement
Njeri Clement, Director of Cultural Fluency, Equity, and Inclusion

Vision Statement

To create a harmonious, inclusive, and equitable learning environment that celebrates diversity, nurtures a sense of belonging, and fosters mutual understanding.

Mission

The Office of Cultural Fluency, Equity, and Inclusion (OCFEI) is dedicated to promoting cultural fluency, equity, and inclusion through consultation, policy development, training, and advocacy. We work collaboratively to eliminate disparities, challenge discrimination, and champion equitable outcomes. Our commitment to anti-racist and antidiscrimination ethos drives our efforts in advancing social justice and quality for all.

Core Values

Equity and Justice We believe that every individual deserves equal access to educational opportunities and resources. We work to eliminate disparities based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location.

Inclusion and Belonging

We provide an environment where every student and employee feels valued, respected, and a sense of belonging. We celebrate diverse identities and experiences as essential elements of our shared community.

Cultural Fluency

We recognize the importance of understanding and appreciating diverse cultures and perspectives. By developing cultural fluency, we aim to bridge gaps and build connections across differences.

SCTCC Commitment to DEI & Anti-Racism

  • Antiracism Equity Framework 2022
SCTCC Next:
Moving Forward…Together

SCTCC’s Mission and Student Experience Statements, along with Minnesota State’s Equity 2030 initiative, are the bedrock of SCTCC Next.

Equity 2030 is a strategic initiative to eliminate educational inequities across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location at every Minnesota State college and university by 2030.

SCTCC’s four strategic priorities, guided by our Shared Beliefs, serve to advance our Vision.

In June 2019, we set a critical goal: By 2030, Minnesota State will eliminate the educational equity gaps at every Minnesota State college and university. It is a staggeringly ambitious goal and one that will require both intentional systems and culture change and innovation, as well as advocacy and leadership with partners and stakeholders across the state to accomplish.

The core value for Minnesota State is to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities.

The Equity by Design Teaching Academy (EBDTA) at SCTCC is dedicated to fostering an academic culture rooted in equity, inclusivity, and social justice. With a primary focus on addressing outcome gaps and historical inequities, the EBDTA empowers educators and creates transformative learning environments where students can thrive, regardless of their backgrounds.

The EBDTA equips faculty with the tools and strategies to create up-to-date culturally responsive curricula, assessments, and teaching methods. The research model provides historical context, is data-driven, and is faculty-led. Faculty have opportunities for ongoing professional development enhancing cultural competence in a supportive community where educators share insights and collaborate.

The EBDTA fellows have provided feedback that led to changes in policies, engaged in dialogue with decision-makers to ensure that equity considerations are embedded in institutional practices, and served as a conduit between faculty and administration to communicate and address equity-related concerns.

EBDTA FELLOWS

  • Adam Smeija
  • Katie Smeija
  • Lunde Althaus
  • Jim Anderson
  • Andrew Cone
  • Mark Gucinski
  • Ali Alsaffar
  • Jennifer Evens
  • Scott Ridlon
  • Kevin LaNave
  • Kelly Crue
  • Kelly Halverson
  • Katie Leverson
  • Diane Ehr
  • Beth Flick
  • Kathleen Robinson
  • Michele Timp Pilon
  • Nancy Wallin
  • Anthony Alfaro
  • Steve Gilmore
  • Matthew Diedrick
  • Ingrid Smiles
  • Heidi Smith
  • Khaldoun Ahmed
  • Faith Ericson
  • Pam McBroom
  • Dawn Straley
  • Chris Chamberlain
  • Melissanne Frank
  • Megan Magwire-Rogholt
  • Caitlin Hickcox
  • Ann Tuoy-Giel
  • Connie Logeman
  • Luke Green
  • Susan Engle

The SCTCC Equity Audit examines our policies, practices, and procedures to evaluate and is closely aligned with the Antiracism and Equity Framework to enhance our commitment to equity. The audit facilitates the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, allowing us to assess existing practices and successes and see the opportunities for continued work. The audit is a strategic tool for fostering inclusivity and shaping an equitable environment.

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The CAS offers free tutoring services to all SCTCC students, faculty, and staff by clarifying assignments, discussing ideas, and reviewing practice problems.

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Accessibility Services supports SCTCC students with disabilities in obtaining, understanding, and advocating for equitable and inclusive access through accommodations.

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