Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)

Clovis Community College stands in solidarity with those fighting for equality and racial justice and in doing so, we affirm our commitment to identifying, addressing, and eliminating all forms of racism and ethnic biases. We are committed to establishing and sustaining an anti-racism learning and working environment by becoming racially literate and understanding the ways in which our biases (both conscious and unconscious), power, and privilege influence our institutional services, policies, and practices.

Our Commitment

We hold true to our goal and mission statement of “Creating Opportunities – One Student at a Time.” This goal is achieved with a highly qualified staff of educators and support personnel who reflect the diversity of our unique community and embrace a flexible attitude toward change and encourage the spirit of innovation. We honor diversity and serve all students of our community.

News & Events

Clovis Community College joins prestigious ‘Achieving the Dream’ network to advance equity and student success

The 2024 Network cohort colleges are highly motivated to instigate change, and I am eager to witness the progress we can achieve together on this journey as they become part of our Network.

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Celebrate #DisabilityAwareness Month

Join DSPS in celebrating #DisabilityAwareness month in honor of October's National Employment Disability Awareness. Together we can disable the label and crush the stigma. Various events are taking place in October.

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President Dr. Kim E. Armstrong announces new DEIA Signs

Clovis Community College and the District commits to advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in all aspects of college life and creating a community that embraces the richness of our differences.

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Sense of Belonging at Clovis Community College

In a 2024 Spring study at Clovis Community College, focus groups with students aimed to understand their sense of belonging on campus. Participants included various affinity groups like Hispanic, Asian-American, African American/Black, LGBTQIA+, first-generation students, and an unhoused youth. There were 24 participants in total (five groups), received incentives, and no risks were expected. The study's findings will be anonymous.

Full Report - Sense of Belonging at CCC     Spring 2024 Focus Group Summary of Findings


DEIA Resources

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Latine/x/a/o and Hispanic Student Resources

Clovis Community College is dedicated to fostering and celebrating the academic, personal, and cultural success of our Hispanic students. We create a vibrant community where diverse identities are embraced, and each student is empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to using research and best practices to increase awareness and ability to intentionally serve Latine/x/a/o students.

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Resources

We are committed to supporting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students through inclusive and culturally responsive initiatives. By offering targeted academic advising, specialized support services, and resources that address the unique needs of AANHPI students, we foster an environment where all students can thrive academically and personally.

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Black and African American Student Resources

We are dedicated to the academic success and wellness of our Black students. Our goal is to create an environment that embraces the true essence of the Black student experience while supporting them on their academic journey.

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LGBTQ+ Student Resources

At Clovis Community College we strive to create a welcoming campus climate and more inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality. We foster a sense of belonging and support for all, regardless of their gender identity or expression.

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Accessibility / Disability Resources

Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSP&S) provides academic accommodations to qualified students with disabilities to promote equal access to courses and campus activities. We welcome the diversity that those with disabilities bring to the CCC community. This includes students, faculty, and staff helping to create an inclusive academic environment that promotes dignity, reduces stigma, and encourages self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities.

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Associations

APITA is a coalition of California Asian Pacific Islander Community College Trustees and Administrators that serve to enhance educational opportunities for API community college students and professional development opportunities for API administrators.

Formally launched in 2014, APITA strives to promote and advocate to ensure Asian Pacific Islander students' opportunity for access, retention, degrees, certificates, and promoting student success. We are dedicated to advocating for disaggregated student and employee data.

For more information visit aapitacaucus.com.

APITA Asian Pacific Islander Trustees & Administrators

CCC is proud to be a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities

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HBCUs have historically been a place for African Americans to learn, thrive, and prosper. It continues to serve that purpose for so many who attend. Although it has historically served the higher education needs of African Americans, HBCUs campuses are welcoming to ALL ethnicities and you find many of them very diverse.

Learn more about Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The Community College League of California (League) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation whose voluntary membership consists of the 73 local public community college districts in California. We support locally elected trustees and community college CEOs to serve their students and communities by advocating on their behalf at the state and federal levels, providing continued professional development, and delivering services that employ economies of scale to minimize cost.

Clovis Community College is a proud member of the USC Race and Equity Center. Our partnership with this wonderful organization supports our goals as implement diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all that we do everyday.

California Community Colleges

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CCC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)

As the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the country, the California Community Colleges is continually working to break down barriers to racial justice and equity for the millions of students in our colleges.

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Additional Resources

Explore additional resources to learn more about how the California Community Colleges is coming together to become the best possible system for our students.

Additional CCC DEIA Resources