Fostering a Culture of Respect, Equity, and Access
Student groups Umoja and Puente have provided these supportive statements for Black Lives Matter. Thank you so much to the students and faculty leadership for these organizations!
Dear Palomar Community,
The Umoja Program at Palomar recognizes that this moment of pain, in which we yet again mourn Black deaths, is just one moment in a long series of such moments.… Read the rest “Umoja & Puente Provide Testimonials for Black Lives Matter”
Our Library program has provided this strong testimonial in support of Black Lives Matter. Much thanks to our colleagues who wrote this and shared it with the campus.
The faculty of the Library & Information Technology (LIT) stand in solidarity with Black, Latinx, Indigenous and People of Color and condemn violence and racism towards them!… Read the rest “Library & Information Technology Program Shares Black Lives Matter Testimonial”
Our American Indian Studies program has provided this powerful testimonial in support of Black Lives Matter. A huge thanks to our colleagues who wrote this and shared it with the campus.
As faculty and staff of the American Indian Studies department of Palomar College, we condemn the state and police violence against our Black relatives.
PTK is involved in a research action project in supporting equity and elevating antiracism efforts at Palomar College and in the North County community. Everyone is welcome to join!
On Friday, Aug. 14, more than a dozen students (15 in all) around San Diego County opened their computers and logged into a unique celebration, held on Zoom, to mark the completion of the first Transitions summer session provided over the internet.… Read the rest “Transitions Summer Program – Doing Equity Work”
Recently, Lawrence Lawson stepped down from his role as co-chair of the governance task force. In summary, he did so to make room for staff and faculty who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color (BIPOC) to weigh in on the last crucial steps of this project. … Read the rest “Governance Task Force Pauses for Equity Input”
PCTV Antiracist Video Project
As we continue to build an antiracist culture at Palomar College, we want to capture the incredible work, impactful testimonials, and active collaboration that is going on all over our College. To do so, our award winning PCTV crew will be producing a documentary on our progress, challenges, and achievements.… Read the rest “PCTV to Document Antiracist Actions at Palomar College”