Our Learning Environment

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This course is designed to address the needs of all students through an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful learning environment.

I recognize the benefits gained from the personal experiences, values, and views of a diverse group of individuals. This diversity includes but is not limited to race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, age, cultural background, veteran status, socioeconomic status, citizenship, national origin, religious beliefs, or political preference.
I also believe that the diversity of student experiences and perspectives is critical to the deepening of knowledge. Our learning materials and class environment should support this.
Any suggestions that you have about other ways to include the value of diversity in this course are welcome.

Guidelines

To promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, I encourage you to:

Share your own unique experiences, values, and beliefs
Be open to the views of others
Value differences and commonalities
Appreciate the opportunity we have to learn from each other

Campus Support

Office of Student Equity

The Cabrillo Office of Student Equity examines how current institutional policies, procedures, and practices can be changed to better serve and support students from minoritized communities. The Office (and its website) provides a wealth of resources and services related to: DREAM Resource Program, Guardian Scholars Program, Summer Migrant Program, Veterans Information Center, Queer and Trans Resources, Student Clubs that Promote Equity, and much more.

Reporting Discrimination & Harassment

Cabrillo College is committed to creating a safe, supportive learning and working environment for all members of the campus community. Use the Just Report It link on the bottom of any Cabrillo College web page to report:

Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, or Retaliation: Hostile behavior based on national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status.
Sexual Misconduct (Title IX): Gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking behaviors.

"Our Learning Environment" inspired and adapted from Dr. Yolanda Santiago Venegas, Diversity Statement (2017, Spring).

Image: "Big Heart of Art - 1000 Visual Mashups" by qthomasbower is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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