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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee

Allies of all diversity

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.

Events & Zoom Backgrounds

Below you will find DEIA events and Zoom backgrounds in the month that the observance occurs.

2024-2025 Academic Year: 

Disability Pride Month

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Disability Pride Month Zoom Background

Hispanic Heritage Month 

Sept. 15-Oct. 15

Chinese Moon Festival on Sept. 17th of year 2024

chinesse moon

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Hispanic Heritage Month Zoom Background 1

LGBTQ+ History Month / Hispanic Heritage Month / Filipino American History Month

Sept. 15-Oct. 15

Oct. 1 Filipino American History Month Speaker CSS 217 12:50-1:50 pm

filipeno history month keynote

Oct. 3 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 12-2pm

DEIA flyer/event Oct. 3 12-2pm Ampitheter

Monday, 10/14 - Alumni Transfer Panel @ 12:50-1:50 PM, CSS 217
Join us for a panel discussion featuring alumni who successfully transferred to four-year institutions. Hearing from alumni is critical, as their stories offer insight into the challenges and successes of navigating higher education as undocumented students. Their experiences will provide current students with inspiration, practical advice, and hope for their own educational journeys.
 
Tuesday, 10/15 - Movie and Tacos @ 12:40-4:00 PM, CSS 217
We will be screening The Guardian of the Monarchs, a documentary that tells the powerful story of the migration of monarch butterflies, drawing parallels between their journey and that of immigrants seeking safety and stability. After the screening, enjoy an interactive and immersive butterfly exhibit, followed by a free taco bar. This event promises to be both enlightening and fun, while underscoring the themes of migration and resilience.
 
Wednesday, 10/16 - “Know Your Roots” @ 12:50-2:00 PM, CSS Grassy Area
We are thrilled to welcome guest speaker Bo Thai, an Undocu-entrepreneur, artist, storyteller, and educator from Thailand. Bo’s work, recently highlighted in VoyageLA, explores the intersections of identity, entrepreneurship, and resilience. His journey as an undocumented individual will resonate deeply with the themes of this week. Sponsored by the AANHPI committee, this event will celebrate Bo’s unique cultural background and explore the power of storytelling in fostering community and understanding. You can read more about Bo’s story here.

 

Thursday, 10/17 - Undocu-ALLY Training @ 12:50-3:50 PM, CSS 217 (RSVP is required)

This hands-on training, presented by UndocuScholarsLLC, will equip participants with strategies that can be implemented across campus to support undocumented and mixed-status students. A key focus will be on fostering inter-departmental collaboration, breaking down silos, and ensuring that all offices and departments are "UndocuReady Together." Let’s work together to create an inclusive and supportive campus for all. Certificate of Completion and Free Food for those in attendance.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Zoom Background 2

Filipino American History Month Zoom Background

Native American Heritage Month

Dia Los Muertos 

Dia de la Raza

Veterans Day 

TBD

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Native American Heritage Month Zoom Background

Veterans Day Zoom Background

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

TBD

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Martin Luther King Day

TBD

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MLK Day Zoom Background

MLK Day Zoom Background 2

 

Black History Month

Lunar New Year

TBD

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Black History Month Zoom Background 2

Women's History Month

Nowruz (Persian New Year)

TBD

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Women's History Month Zoom Background 1

Women's History Month Zoom Background 2

Arab American Heritage Month

TBD

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Arab American Heritage Month Zoom Background

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

TBD

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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Zoom Background

PRIDE Month

Juneteenth

TBD

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Pride Month Zoom Background

 

 


Contact 

Committee Members elected to plan DEIA events for Historical, Cultural, and Pride months. To get involved in the process please feel free to reach out to any of our committee members.


Greg Ferrer
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Tri-Chair
(951) 738-7785
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Claudia Figueroa
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Tri-Chair
(951) 372-7180
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Brady Kerr
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Tri-Chair
(951) 372-7197
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Committee Members

  • Brady Kerr (Co-Chair), Assistant Professor, Music Industry Studies
  • Greg Ferrer (Co-Chair), Director, Disability Resource Center
  • Claudia Figueroa, (Co-Chair), Classified Professional Representative
  • Brittany Emis, Classified Professional Representative
  • 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, Classified Professional Representative
  • David Payan, Associate Professor, Counseling

Meeting Schedules:

Meetings are held in-person (unless otherwise noted) from 12:50pm - 1:50pm

2024-2025:

  • September 3, 2024
  • October 1, 2024
  • November 5, 2024
  • December 3, 2024
  • March 4, 2025
  • April 1, 2025
  • May 6, 2025
  •  

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

Archived Meetings & 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

Meeting Schedules:

Meetings are held in-person (unless otherwise noted) from 12:50pm - 1:50pm

2024-2025:

  • September 3, 2024
  • October 1, 2024
  • November 5, 2024
  • December 3, 2024
  • March 4, 2025
  • April 1, 2025
  • May 6, 2025
  •  

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

Archived Meetings & 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