Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A campus and community that embodies trust, equity, and a sense of belonging.

Rock Valley College is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus where all learners can make progress towards their educational and career goals. Therefore, the College shall establish initiatives, measures, programs, procedures, and curriculum to advance equity and inclusion for students, staff, faculty, administration, vendors and contractors, and other community partners. 

Rock Valley College Board Policy 4:10.260 – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion supports Rock Valley College's mission "to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus where all learners can progress towards their educational and career goals" in collaboration with students, employees, and community partners by providing trainings and workshops, hosting campus and community events, supporting relevant student and employee affinity groups, facilitating intergroup dialogue, offering conflict mediation, and regularly assessing college practices and procedures in the pursuit of Cultural Proficiency and Inclusive Excellence.

• Cultural Competence
• Equity-mindedness
• Fairness
• Mutual Respect
• Objective Truth
• Sense of Belonging
• Solidarity