Delta College
PAE-8: Support Programs for Under-Represented Groups

Delta College sponsors a wide range of services and activities for under-represented groups within the student body--many of which are available through the Student Engagement Office. Office of Multicultural Services: • wide range of services and activities designed to support students from multicultural backgrounds and experiences. Staff members are available and committed to helping students begin as well as achieve their educational and career goals. • provides a supportive environment and serves as a resource to help students more effectively meet their personal and academic challenges. • sponsors programs and activities designed to help students get involved and connect with the College as well as to recognize the cultural, historical, and linguistic heritage of our students. MyConnection Program links students to coaches who can help with the academic and/or socially transition to the college environment. Students meet weekly with coach throughout the semester to discuss anything that is related to helping with college success. Student Leadership Academy seeks to develop and enhance leadership skills utilizing key resources from the College and community. Academy participants are required to attend a two-day interactive workshop. Membership in the Academy also requires participation in volunteer projects that benefit the campus. Student Clubs & Organizations organizes numerous activities and oversees various student groups that can help students meet people with similar interests and discover a new world of opportunity. American Sign Language Club's, Black Student Union, Heritage Group, and Society of Hispanic Leaders. Unison is a student organization whose mission is to provide understanding and growth through diversity, and to educate while giving a safe and fun environment for expression and openness to all. Prism Alliance is a group of college lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender faculty and staff and their straight allies. Prism’s mission is to establish a safe climate at Delta College for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students, staff, and faculty; to raise awareness of LGBT issues across campus through education and advocacy; to increase tolerance and model acceptance across all levels of the college; to advocate for LGBT faculty, staff, and students in an effort to end discrimination; to promote the health and well-being of LGBT persons in an adverse society; to act as a community liaison and welcome the participation and support of all who share in our mission; to support the Delta College student gay/straight alliance (Unison) as appropriate and as needed.

Delta College actively promotes, advocates, respects and values differences. We foster a welcoming environment of openness and appreciation for all. Delta does this by being committed to a sustainable vision that cultivates excellence and innovation, and embraces diversity as a core principle in services and perspectives at every level of course development (programs), engagement (outreach), and human resources (leadership, training, and management). Diversity Course: Exploring Diversity (ED388/389) available to faculty. Equity Office: Delta College is committed to addressing discrimination complaints promptly, consistently and fairly. Any Delta College employee, student, applicant for admission, or other participant in the College's programs or activities who believes discrimination has occurred on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status may file a complaint with the Equity Office or the Director of Human Resources. Grievance/Complaint Procedure: Delta College, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted this procedure for the prompt and equitable investigation and resolution of claims of unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, arrest record, veteran status, marital status, or other classifications identified in applicable U.S. federal, state, or local law, or in College policy. Multicultural Services sponsors programs and celebrations that enhance the campus environment by increasing the awareness and appreciation of different cultures. Multicultural Services incorporates the colleges value of diversity and actively promote, advocate, respect and value differences by fostering a welcoming environment of openness and appreciation for all. Prism Alliance is a group of college lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender faculty and staff and their straight allies. Prism’s mission is to establish a safe climate at Delta College for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students, staff, and faculty; to raise awareness of LGBT issues across campus through education and advocacy; to increase tolerance and model acceptance across all levels of the college; to advocate for LGBT faculty, staff, and students in an effort to end discrimination; to promote the health and well-being of LGBT persons in an adverse society; to act as a community liaison and welcome the participation and support of all who share in our mission; to support the Delta College student gay/straight alliance (Unison) as appropriate and as needed. Safe Space is a nationally recognized program supported in many public school systems, colleges, and universities. Delta College Safe Space consists of a dedicated team of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are committed to providing a safe haven, a listening ear, and support for anyone dealing with issues related to sexual orientation and gender expression.

Delta College actively promotes, advocates, respects and values differences. We foster a welcoming environment of openness and appreciation for all. Delta does this by being committed to a sustainable vision that cultivates excellence and innovation, and embraces diversity as a core principle in services and perspectives at every level of course development (programs), engagement (outreach), and human resources (leadership, training, and management). Diversity Course: Exploring Diversity (ED388/389) available to faculty. Equity Office: Delta College is committed to addressing discrimination complaints promptly, consistently and fairly. Any Delta College employee, student, applicant for admission, or other participant in the College's programs or activities who believes discrimination has occurred on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status may file a complaint with the Equity Office or the Director of Human Resources. Grievance/Complaint Procedure: Delta College, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted this procedure for the prompt and equitable investigation and resolution of claims of unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, arrest record, veteran status, marital status, or other classifications identified in applicable U.S. federal, state, or local law, or in College policy. Multicultural Services sponsors programs and celebrations that enhance the campus environment by increasing the awareness and appreciation of different cultures. Multicultural Services incorporates the colleges value of diversity and actively promote, advocate, respect and value differences by fostering a welcoming environment of openness and appreciation for all. Prism Alliance is a group of college lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender faculty and staff and their straight allies. Prism’s mission is to establish a safe climate at Delta College for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students, staff, and faculty; to raise awareness of LGBT issues across campus through education and advocacy; to increase tolerance and model acceptance across all levels of the college; to advocate for LGBT faculty, staff, and students in an effort to end discrimination; to promote the health and well-being of LGBT persons in an adverse society; to act as a community liaison and welcome the participation and support of all who share in our mission; to support the Delta College student gay/straight alliance (Unison) as appropriate and as needed. Safe Space is a nationally recognized program supported in many public school systems, colleges, and universities. Delta College Safe Space consists of a dedicated team of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are committed to providing a safe haven, a listening ear, and support for anyone dealing with issues related to sexual orientation and gender expression.