In Fall 2021 a book club was formed called “Becoming Hispanic Serving Institutions”, this group was facilitated by Cynthia Cordova, Eduardo Aguilar, and Dr. Hossna Sadat-Ahadi. The purpose of the book club was to “examine our college HSI identity and learn how to support Latinx students, while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.… Read the rest “Becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution- Recommendations for Palomar College”
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism
Category: Professional Development Training
Provide professional development training specifically addressing support for our African American/Black students and promoting antiracism in curriculum and teaching to ensure action is taking place.
Celebrating Undocumented Students during the week of action: October 18-22, 2021
Join the Undocumented Student Support team in creating awareness and support of Palomar College undocumented students. Multiple state wide webinars Statewide Webinars are available through the chancellors office website. In addition events sponsored by Palomar College will take place throughout the week of October 18-22, 2021.… Read the rest “Celebrating Undocumented Students during the week of action: October 18-22, 2021”
Foundation Board of Directors engage in Palomar’s antiracist framework
Dr. Jack Kahn and Dr. Hossna Sadat Ahadi delivered a vibrant presentation on Palomar’s Antiracist Framework at the February 22, 2021, Foundation Board of Directors meeting. The Foundation Board members were eagerly engaged in the discussion. The conversation will continue as the Foundation works to identify and adopt avenues to engage in Palomar’s antiracist framework.… Read the rest “Foundation Board of Directors engage in Palomar’s antiracist framework”
Equity Teaching Practices & Resources at Palomar College
Senate President Rocco Versaci shared the following about the hard work of Alex Doyle Bauer and Hossna Sadat Ahadi, as well as the many contributions from our faculty, the “Equity Teaching Practices & Resources” page is now up and running. It is a collection of teaching assignments, presentations, readings, resources, and recommended media that support an equity framework.… Read the rest “Equity Teaching Practices & Resources at Palomar College”
Palomar College Library provides resources for Undocumented Students
The Palomar College Library has created the Undocumented Student Library guide https://palomar.libguides.com/c.php?g=1090945&p=7956042
page online. Students, staff, faculty, leaders, and community members at Palomar College can access virtual resources on this page related to Undocumented Students. Please contact Natalie Lopez at nlopez@palomar.edu… Read the rest “Palomar College Library provides resources for Undocumented Students”
Palomar College Library provides resources for LGBTQIA+ community.
The Palomar College Library has created the pride guide page https://palomar.libguides.com/PRIDEGuide online in partnership with the Pride Center on campus. Students, staff, faculty, leaders, and community members at Palomar College can access virtual resources on this page related to LGBTQIA+ community.… Read the rest “Palomar College Library provides resources for LGBTQIA+ community.”
Latinx Healing Forum
The Association of Latinos and Allies for Student Success (ALASS) is hosting a Latinx Healing Forum to explore the Latinx experience on Friday, October 16 from noon to 2:00 p.m. via zoom. Please share it ALASS Oct Healing Forum with our students!… Read the rest “Latinx Healing Forum”
Guided Discussion With Pride!
This Thursday the Pride Center is hosting its first Guided Discussion, Queers Coping with Covid. This session will be co-hosted by Dr Patrick Savaiano of Behavioral Health Services and Dr. Mark Raymundo, PC3H member and faculty in Chemistry. Are you worried about Covid?
… Read the rest “Guided Discussion With Pride!” Powerful Plenary video kicks off Plenary & Antiracist Action at Palomar College
A powerful video created by faculty, staff and the good folks at PCTV was aired at this year’s fall plenary. The video documents faculty and staff of color’s experiences with racism and privilege. The video is courageous, inspirational, and honest and was overwhelmingly lauded by community members.… Read the rest “Powerful Plenary video kicks off Plenary & Antiracist Action at Palomar College”
Palomar College represents at San Diego Chapter of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges
Attached you will find the printed newsletter from San Diego Chapter of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges. You may notice some great representatives from Palomar College! Congratulations to Dr Hossna Sadat Ahadi and all of the inspirational women at Palomar College.… Read the rest “Palomar College represents at San Diego Chapter of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges”