Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
& Accessibility (DEIA) Committee
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee is focused on advocating for people from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences for the enrichment of our Norco College community.
Objectives:
- To listen and respond to the concerns and needs of our community
- To advocate and facilitate respectful interactions with an appreciation for diversity and equity
- To build a culture of practices that promote inclusiveness, dialog, and harmony
- To inform the public of the adverse effects of discrimination and seek its elimination
- To celebrate the many dimensions and benefits of a multicultural environment
- To promote communication and advise the President on matters related to diversity and equity
- Assess the college’s diversity-related climate
- Develop and monitor college strategic plans for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
- Develop and coordinate activities to promote diversity and address college-specific issues or concerns.
Meeting Schedule
Meetings held via Zoom (unless otherwise noted) from 12:50pm - 1:50pm
2023-2024:
- September 5, 2023
- October 3, 2023
- November 7, 2023 (in-person)
- December 5, 2023
- March 5, 2024
- April 2, 2024
- May 7, 2024
- June 4, 2024
2022-2023:
- September 6, 2022
- October 4, 2022
- November 1, 2022
- December 6, 2022
- March 7, 2023
- April 4, 2023
- May 2, 2023
- June 6, 2023
2021-2022:
- September 7, 2021
- October 5, 2021
- November 2, 2021
- December 7, 2021
- March 1, 2022
- April 5, 2022
- May 3, 2022
- June 7, 2022
2020-2021:
- September 1, 2020
- October 6, 2020
- November 3, 2020
- December 1, 2020
- March 2, 2021
- April 6, 2021
- May 4, 2021
- June 1, 2021
2019-2020:
- September 3, 2019
- October 1, 2019
- November 5, 2019
- December 3, 2019
- December 13, 2019 (Planning Retreat)
- March 3, 2020
- April 7, 2020
- May 5, 2020
- June 2, 2020
2018-2019:
- September 14, 2018 (Retreat)
- October 5, 2018
- October 26, 2018
- November 16, 2018
- February 22, 2019 (held in room IT 218)
- March 22, 2019
- April 26, 2019
- May 31, 2019 (Planning Retreat)
Committee Members
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Brady Kerr (Co-Chair), Assistant Professor, Music Industry
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Kimberly Thomas (Interim Co-Chair), Supervisor Basic Needs & Wellness
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Lilia Garcia, (Co-Chair), Placement Coordinator
- Dr. Greg Ferrer, Director, Disability Resource Center
- Claudia Figueroa, Admin Assistant IV, Academic Affairs
- Brittany Hardeman, Financial Services Anaylst
- Christopher Lugo, Assistant Professor, Chemistry
- Dominique Voyer, Professor of Spanish & French
- Toren Wallace, Associate Faculty, Communications
- Jacob Drainville, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Physiology
- Ruben Aguilar, Assistant Professor
- Hayley Ashby, Librarian
- Meghan Hawkes, Music Assistant
- Christopher Castillo, Student Resource Specialist
- David Payan, Associate Professor, Counseling
Supporting Documents
Archived Agendas & Minutes
2022-2023
- June 6, 2023
Agenda | Minutes
- May 2, 2023
Agenda | Minutes
- April 4, 2023
Agenda | Minutes
- March 7, 2023
Agenda | Minutes - December 6, 2022
Agenda | Minutes - November 1, 2022
Agenda | Minutes
- October 4, 2022
Agenda | Minutes
- September 6, 2022
Agenda | Minutes
2021-2022
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016
Contact:
Kimberly Thomas
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Tri-Chair
(951) 738-7413
Lilia Garcia
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Tri-Chair
(951) 372-7156
Brady Kerr
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Tri-Chair
(951) 372-7197