With a sense of determination and responsibility to address systemic inequities, we will serve our community through prioritizing equitable outcomes for historically marginalized populations. We commit to strengthen equity and inclusion practices, pedagogy, and policies that foster belonging and a supportive community for students, staff, and faculty.
International Week at Kirkwood
International Education Week is an annual celebration of international education and exchange worldwide. Kirkwood learned about the traditions of our international students' countries, enjoyed international food dishes and playing global music, and hosted a plurilingual student panel.
Employees
Resources to help employees improve the campus educational experience.
The members of the Kirkwood Equity Team are a diverse cross-section of the Kirkwood community who work as a hub to facilitate and align its DEI efforts and programs across the college.
The Kirkwood Equity Team’s objectives:
1) Coordinate and disseminate updates related to DEI work at Kirkwood
2) Develop communications strategies for awareness of DEI work
3) Advocate for change by evaluating campus climate for students and employees
The Equity Team’s current members are
“It's a great experience. You meet some pretty awesome people. You get to know them and talk to them, and learn about their culture.”
Nathan Gapo,
The Republic of the Congo