In 2020, Palomar College adopted an action plan to support our African American/Black community and to further Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the District. These action items were developed collaboratively with Palomar students, staff, and faculty and with input from our Umoja Scholars. We are committed to these measurable Calls to Action and will work diligently to implement them as we develop a culture of Antiracism at Palomar. The information provided below shows progress Palomar College made on the goal of building an antiracist framework. This work was and remains collaborative and involves staff, faculty, and students with the ultimate goal of furthering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the District.
Racial Equity for Police Reform
The objective of this action item was to improve and include race-conscious and race-based training for current Palomar police department officers and students in public safety programs.
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Campus Police Update October 3, 2022
Campus Police Update June 1, 2021
Campus Police Update May 26, 2021
Palomar College Police Academy Update May 26, 2021
First Regional Police Academy Meeting August 27, 2020
Powerful Plenary Video Kicks Off Antiracist Action August 27, 2020
Space for Black/African American Students
The objective of this action item was to identify a designated space for African American/Black students at Palomar College (mirroring the Pride and Veterans Center).
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Women in Architecture Q&A November 19, 2020
Prop M Proposal Includes Recommendation for Student Spaces August 20, 2020
Hiring of Black/African Americans
The objective of this action item was to actively promote opportunities for African American/Black community members to find employment opportunities at Palomar College.
Hiring Diverse Faculty
The objective of this action item was to take steps to actively promote opportunities for communities of color to find employment opportunities at Palomar College.
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Author-Advocate Brings Message of Inclusion to Palomar College January 30, 2023
Empowered Women Projects at Palomar this Fall August 20, 2020
Audit Classroom Climate
The objective of this action item was to take steps to audit experiences of racism on campus to identify challenges and areas of needed change.
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Student Success and Retention Institute August 24, 2020
Palomar College Pronoun Project August 20, 2020
Posters for Inclusion Project August 20, 2020
Vigils Held for Black Lives Matter & Asian Pacific Islander Community August 20, 2020
Decolonizing Syllabi Strategies at Palomar College August 20, 2020
Professional Development Training
The objective of this action item was to provide diverse opportunities for faculty, staff and students to learn about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Professional Development Training August 17, 2020
PCTV to Document Antiracist Actions at Palomar College August 20, 2020
Palomar College Joins USC Equity Alliance August 20, 2020
White Allies for Antiracism at Palomar College August 20, 2020
Africana Studies for Staff, Faculty, and Admin at Palomar College August 20, 2020
Black/African American Employee Protections
The objective of this action item was to determine areas of the college that African American/Black employees identify as of concern and needing change.
Civic Engagement
The objective of this action item was to take steps to offer activities that engage students, staff, and faculty in civic discourses.
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A Proud LGBTQ Voting Event October 6, 2020
Palomar College is Officially on the CA Ballot Bowl Leader Board September 24, 2020
Black/African American Graduation
The objective of this action item was to take steps to offer a Black celebration of success for graduating students.
EDI Action Group
The objective of this action item was to form an action team that will hold the institution accountable for DEI outcomes.
Solidarity Statements
- Palomar College Pride Center Condemns Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in Texas, Florida, and Elsewhere April 12, 2022
- Palomar College (APAHE) vehemently rejects these ignorant and hateful acts of violence against the API community February 24, 2021
- ESL Department joins the Palomar community in a statement of solidarity December 3, 2020
- Palomar College Pride Center expresses solidarity with BLM November 2, 2020
- Faculty Senate endorses Antiracism at Palomar College October 29, 2020
- Library Statement on Antiracism October 1, 2020
- Sociology Department Offers Another Powerful Voice of Solidarity September 21, 2020
- English Department Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion September 14, 2020
- Child Development Department Shares Strong Solidarity Statement September 2, 2020
- Powerful Plenary video kicks off Plenary & Antiracist Action at Palomar College August 27, 2020