HISTORY OF CELEBRATE DIVERSITY MONTH
Celebrate Diversity Month came to be in 2004 following a campaign led by two American diversity consulting firms, ProGroup Inc. and Diversity Best Practices. The goal of the celebrations is to address the growing multiculturalism taking place in global societies as a way to further understand and handle it sensibly. It highlights the urgency of understanding other cultures to ensure a better world.
Diversity is crucial in assuring that we can understand each other in deeper ways that help keep us humble and open to the fact that the world does not only revolve around our beliefs. It can help develop us into better people, as it increases our understanding of human nature. The importance of diversity itself can benefit us in all aspects of our lives, including here at FRC.
2024 BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS WEEK
Registration is now open for the 2024 Black Student Success Week scheduled for April 22-26, 2024. This year's theme is Building a Better Future Together: the Urgency is Now. The Black Student Success week’s “The Black Hour” will focus on innovative approaches to ensure Black and African American students succeed at California Community Colleges.
The following week’s activities will be held virtually:
- Daily webinars hosted from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (called The Black Hour)
- Daily small group discussion forums from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (called The After Party)
- A virtual advocacy day on Thursday, April 25, 2024 (called The BlackOut)
- Daily student-centered webinars hosted Monday, April 22-Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (called The Student Hour)
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024
- California Community College - Bachelor’s Degree Programs: Are They Delivering on the Dream for Black Students?
- Register for the Monday, April 22 webinar
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
- Combatting the Affirmative Action Ban: Levers for Increasing Black Student Success at the State and Federal Level
- Register for the Tuesday, April 23 webinar
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024
- Empowering Black Excellence: Policies, Workforce Development, and Apprenticeships for College-to-Career Success
- Register for the Wednesday, April 24 webinar
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024
- Just Because We Make It Look Easy, Doesn't Mean It Is
- Register for the Thursday, April 25 webinar
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024
- AI and Racial Equity
- Register for the Friday, April 26 webinar
We are pleased to share the launch of the Black Student Success Week Website. The website provides all the necessary information regarding Black Student Success Week activities, including registration information, a full schedule of upcoming events and an overview of topics that will be discussed during the week. Be sure to check the website regularly for updates.
Registration information regarding The Student Hour, hosted by the ICanGoToCollege.com campaign, will be provided shortly. Current and prospective community college and high school students, parents and influencers will join daily The Student Hour webinars to receive information regarding available resources to help current and prospective Black and African American community college students succeed.
The 6th Annual CCC LGBTQ+ Summit will be held virtually April 24 - 25, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join and collaborate with members of the California Community Colleges at all levels. The summit is a space for students, faculty, classified professionals and administrators where we will focus on this year’s theme: “The Unstoppable Movement for Queer & Trans Liberation” and on improving not only individual community college campuses but encouraging changes at the structural level as well. We will learn from each other’s innovative and successful ideas that will transform campuses so that we better serve and affirm LGBTQ+ students.
Happening Now at Feather River College
Events
2024 BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS WEEK Registration is now open for the 2024 Black Student ...
Elevate Your Voice: Join Us at the 6th Annual CCC LGBTQ+ Summit - April 24th-25th, ...
Resources at FRC
- Student Equity & Achievement Services
- Student Equity Plan
- Disability Support Program for Students (DSPS)
- TRiO Student Support Services
- Basic Needs Center
- NextUp/Foster Youth
- Undocumented Students
- CalWorks
- Veterans Services
- Incarcerated Student Program
- Mental Health & Wellness Center
- Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS)
- Book in Common
Student Clubs & Organizations
FRC is proud of its diverse clubs and organizations. Student clubs are open to all students and provide an opportunity to pursue special interests with those who share them. FRC is always open to adding new clubs. To start a new club, please visit our ASFRC Clubs page for instructions.
Black Student Union
Eagle Pride: Gay-Straight Alliance
International, Cultural & Diversity Club
Mental Health & Awareness Club
Student Environmental Association (SEA)
Professional Learning Opportunities
Vision resource center: Explore all the DEIA resources available through the CCC system!
Purpose & Commitment
Feather River College is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all forms. The college embraces individual uniqueness, fosters a culture of inclusion, and supports the institutional benefits of diversity. As Golden Eagles, we rise above any form of social injustice and strive towards a welcoming and inclusive environment both on campus and in personal lives. FRC values inclusion as an essential element of our public service mission.
Monitors, plans, and implements college activities that promote and encourage knowledge, awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity on the campus and within the Plumas County community. Membership: Chief Student Services Officer (Chair); Director of Human Resources/EEO; Academic Senate Faculty (2); Classified Senate Representatives (2); Associated Students Representative (1).
The centerpiece of the Feather River College mission requires the removal of barriers to student success and the active pursuit of an equity-minded campus of trust, compassion, open-mindedness, and culture of inclusivity. We acknowledge the systemic barriers that have historically excluded and prevented success for students from diverse, disenfranchised, and vulnerable populations and are committed to addressing the inequities that contribute to their success.[1]
FRC pledges to build an equity framework where the lived experiences of our most marginalized student groups inform our institutional practices and processes.
Acknowledging and eliminating equity gaps includes challenging explicit and implicit biases and perceptions. This will occur through self-reflection and at times, difficult conversations. Becoming equity-minded means all of us being more conscious and aware of the systemic barriers to student success, and creating a more inclusive and culturally affirming institution and learning environment. An equity-minded campus means equipping all FRC employees with the knowledge, skills and abilities to discuss the barriers on our campus that affect student success and student lives.
Our equity pledge is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and their communities.
[1] These are populations identified by race/ethnicity. gender identity and expression, sexuality, national origin, socioeconomic status, (dis)ability, language, religion, age, physical appearance, and the intersections of these identities.
Media Gallery
This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software.