Equity and Inclusion
The Office of Equity and Inclusion at Montgomery College upholds a culture that values civil discourse, a safe environment for sharing, and one that observes, measures, and rewards success so that we can create an extraordinary educational institution. Montgomery College’s Board of Trustees adopted an Antiracism Goal, which will “Promote social justice, radical inclusion, and racial equity within the College and the broader community and continue the Board focus on the journey to being an antiracist institution.”
We will promote and create a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness.
Read our Roadmap to Success (PDF, 
) , and the new Roadmap Addendum (PDF, ) .
What We Do
The charge of the Office of Equity and Inclusion is to build a program that addresses ten critical areas of work:
- Student Access, Inclusion, and Equity around the Student Completion Agenda
- Climate and Culture Assessment, Responsiveness, and Action
- Planning, Benchmarking, and Best Practices
- Staffing Resourcing and Succession Planning
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Promotion and Retention of Employees
- Faculty Teaching, Research, and Curriculum
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programming and Policies
- External Community Engagement, Collaboration, and Linkages
- Business Practices, Workforce/Career Pathways, and Procurement
Inclusion
Diversity
Engagement
Equity for Students, Employees, Business Partners
Access and Achievement
Leadership
Social Justice
- We aspire to be welcoming, equitable, inclusive, and culturally competent.
- We are polite in our interactions by:
- greeting and acknowledging others;
- saying please and thank you;
- respecting others’ time, space, and individuality;
- being direct, sensitive, and honest.
- We listen for common ground.
- We treat each other with respect by:
- welcoming feedback with an open mind and giving others the benefit of the doubt;
- acknowledging the contributions of others and recognizing successes;
- acknowledging the impact of our behavior on others with a caring heart.
- We Address incivility in a polite, courteous, and responsible manner.
Inspired by Mastering Civility by Christine Porat
Let’s Cultivate Mindfulness and Connection
Upcoming Events
Islamophobia: A Dialogue on Bias and Allyship
February 13, 1–2:30 p.m. on Zoom
April 24, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Zoom
Join Dr. Amer F. Ahmed, a hip-hop activist, poet, and social justice advocate, for an engaging discussion on Islamophobia, allyship, and intercultural understanding.
Event flyer (PDF, )
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Defining, Understanding, and Responding to Bias on Campus
February 25, 10 a.m.–noon on Zoom
April 18, 1–3 p.m. on Zoom
Join Dr. Stacey Miller, to gain insights into the realities of bias and hate incidents on college campuses and explore best practices for fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
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Understanding Jewish Identity and Antisemitism
March 13, 1–3 p.m. on Zoom - Employees only
April 2, Noon–2 p.m. on Zoom - Students only
May 8, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. on Zoom - Employees only
Join Project Shema, to learn about the history of antisemitism and its ongoing impact, equipping participants with the knowledge to recognize and challenge anti-Jewish bias.
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Asynchronous Training: The Journey Towards Becoming an Antiracist Institution
We are happy to announce that we now have a self-paced training that provides key concepts and strategies to promote antiracism and equity within our college community.
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