Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Advisory Committee

The Palomar Community College District is seeking one (1) member of the local community to serve on its Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee.  Community members serve for two-year terms.

Complete details and the required application are available at www.palomar.edu/hr/diversity/EEOAC-CommunityMemberApp-2011.pdf.

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted until the vacancies are filled.

Submit completed applications to:

- In person: Human Resource Services office, room A-1
- Via fax: (760) 761-3530
- Via postal service: Shawna Cohen, Employment Services, Palomar College, 1140
   W. Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069

Questions? Please contact Shawna Cohen, Supervisor, Employment Services at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2608 or scohen@palomar.edu.

The EEO Advisory Committee is comprised of Palomar College students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members, and fulfills an important role within the District by supporting faculty and staff diversity and equal employment opportunity programs, as well as promoting understanding of diversity within the campus community.  The committee's key responsibilities include:

- Assisting in developing, implementing, and monitoring the progress of the District's EEO Plan

- Advising on the development and presentation of reports and information related to the District's diversity initiatives and responding to EEO inquiries and concerns

- Monitoring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and suggesting revisions and improvements in services, policies, and procedures that affect persons with disabilities

Additionally, the committee hosts an annual Unity in Diversity event during the spring semester for the public.  This event has become a favorite of students, faculty, staff, and members of the community, and is well-attended.  Visit http://www.palomar.edu/hr/diversity for information about the 2011 Unity in Diversity event.

The District's core values include access, equity, diversity, inclusiveness, mutual respect, and trust.  Our mission is to provide an engaging teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals.

Palomar College's student body is richly diverse.  The College was recently designated an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.  We serve over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds.  Approximately 50% of our student population is white, 28% is Hispanic, 6% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 4% are Black/Non-Hispanic, 4% are Filipino, and 1% are Native American; the remaining 8% are unknown/non-respondent.  For more information about the students we serve, visit http://www.palomar.edu/about/pcfactsheet.htm.

In addition to the EEO Advisory Committee, a variety of other groups on campus engage in furthering the District's commitment to diversity.  The Palomar College Committee to Combat Hate (PC3H) was established to promote respect, sensitivity, and a safe environment for all Palomar College staff and students, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer.  Student groups reflecting the diversity of our student body include the Black Student Union, Chinese Club, HSI Science Club, International Club, Japanese Culture Club, LGBTQA, MEChA, Palomar Encuentros Leadership, and the Palomar Native Club/AISES.

Interested individuals can apply to serve on the EEO Advisory Committee by completing the required application (link at top of page).

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