Takin it to the Streets Community Charmaine Sevier

Takin’ it to the Streets Community Charmaine Sevier Manager of Diversity and Employment NCIA – Honorable Mention March 26, 2014

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Takin it to the Streets You don't know me but I'm your brother I was raised here in this living hell You don't know my kind in your world Fairly soon the time will tell You. . . telling me things you're gonna do for me I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see Takin' it to the streets (takin' it to the streets) Takin' it to the streets (no more need for runnin') Takin' it to the streets (Oh, oh-oh, nah) Take this message to my brother You will find him. . . everywhere Wherever people live together Tied in poverty's despair Are you. . . telling me things you're gonna do for me I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see Source: Doobie Brothers 1976

Group Exercise l l What comes to mind when you hear the words Diversity and Inclusion? How can everyone benefit from a Diverse and Inclusive Environment? What will happen if we do not make Diversity & Inclusion a priority in our community or organization? What expectations do you have of other groups (schools, business, residents, etc. ) to help achieve D&I success?

Purpose of Community Dialogue l l l Share best practices Learn from colleagues Developing a shared strategy Committing to furthering these efforts Continuing the dialogue

Who participated? ● Elected Officials (State/County/Local) ● Business Leaders ● Civic Leaders ● Religious Leaders ● Social Justice Groups ● Superintendents/Principals/Teachers ● Representatives from The Arts ● Rotary Groups ● Law Enforcement Leaders ● Public Relations/Marketing Individuals ● HR Representatives ● Not-For Profit Organizations ●Moraine Valley Employees ● Moraine Valley Students

How do you make it happen? l Buy – In – – – l Senior Leadership Champion $$$ Alignment – – – Mission Statement Core Values Strategic Priorities

MVCC Mission & Purpose The mission of our college is to educate the whole person in a learning-centered environment, recognizing our responsibilities to one another, to our community, and to the world we share. We value excellence in teaching, learning, and service as we maintain sensitivity to our role in a global, multicultural community. We are committed to continuous improvement and dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and diverse learning opportunities and environments.

MVCC Core Values l l l Integrity Responsibility Respect Fairness Diversity

MVCC Definition of Diversity l l Acknowledging, understanding, appreciating, embracing and integrating individual differences and similarities by deliberately fostering a climate of respect that affirms the value and contributions of each individual on your campus. Individual differences and similarities may include, but are not limited to: age, race, religion, disability, national origin, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, socio-economic status or class, geography, learning styles, language, culture, political ideology, values, and experiences.

How do you make it happen cont. l Collaboration across the institution – – – l Invitation to participate Networking ? Traveling Road Shows