00:00:00 In this section, the transcript excerpt introduces the soft opening of a Multicultural Center at the College of the Canyons, which aims to create a space for students, staff, and faculty to feel safe, share their thoughts, and discuss matters happening in the world. The Center has been created with the purpose of building an authentic relationship with indigenous people, specifically the tatuvian people, who have lived in the land for generations. Dr. Diane Van Hook, the Chancellor at the College of the Canyons, has strongly supported the Multicultural Center, the Equity work on campus, and creating an inclusive culture. …
Alliances Open House 2020
00:00:00 In this section, Frida Saxena provides an overview of the alliances on campus and their purpose in supporting historically marginalized and underrepresented students through mentoring, dialogue, and networking. These alliances provide a sense of belonging and affirmation for students, as well as social and cultural capital that can help them navigate higher education. Through their support, students can attain their educational goals and become advocates for their communities, making an impact on a larger scale. The MCC provides a home and institutional support for these alliances to do even more and serve more students. 00:05:00 In this section, the speaker introduces …
College of the Canyon: Equity In Education Webinar
00:00:00 In this section, two panelists, Professor Julie Johnson, and Professor Robert Wanzer, define equity in education. They emphasize that equity goes beyond equality and should focus on knowing students and their needs to distribute resources and scaffold information to meet their requirements. They also stress that people should have similar chances to be successful, and gaps among different groups on campus can highlight inequitable situations. Therefore, they suggest that institutions measure outcomes and identify areas that need improvement to ensure equitable education. 00:05:00 In this video section, the speakers discuss the importance of understanding that structural inequities exist in educational institutions, …