Diversity & Inclusion at Kalamazoo Valley

Diversity & Inclusion at Kalamazoo Valley

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Upcoming Events

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A Life of Service: Anna Whitten Tribute Luncheon

Weds. March 12, noon-1:30pm, Anna Whitten Hall, Room 128
202 N. Rose St., Downtown Kalamazoo

Heavy hors d'oeurves & guest speakers, including Dr. L. Marshall Washington, president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College and others. No RSVP needed for this free event.
Special Note: A dedication of the new Anna Whitten Hall display will immediately follow the program.
For more information, call 269.488.4229.
*Guests are encouraged to wear red in support of Equal Pay Day.

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Women's History Month Events Planned

In honor of Women's History Month, the Kalamazoo Valley MI-ACE Women's Network is planning three events for faculty and staff to attend:

  • March 6 | Lunch & Learn about Women's History Month, International Women's Day and Equal Pay Day | Noon - 1 p.m. | Room 4380 (TTC) | Bring your own lunch
  • March 21 | Sip & Connect Networking | 8 - 9 a.m. | Room 4560 (TTC) | Coffee & tea will be provided
  • March 25 | Finding Stability Amid Change, A Mindfulness Lesson and Guided Meditation | 4 - 5 p.m. | Room 247 (CAH)

All are encouraged to attend.


We consider the rich diversity of our students, faculty, and staff to be an asset.

Kalamazoo Valley seeks to empower and engage all people in actions that productively contribute to accomplishing the goals of our institution.

Decades of research have shown that diversity, nurtured in a welcoming and respectful environment, encourages critical thinking, reduces harmful stereotypes, and strengthens the ability to communicate, work and play across lines of identity and difference. These 21st century competencies are essential skills for our students to master during their time on our campus and in a globally connected world.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is committed to enriching the lives of our students and communities through quality educational programs and services.

Diversity enhances the learning experience by exposing and challenging us to consider, weigh and value the thoughts, experiences and practices of others different from ourselves.

It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate those differences. - Audre Lorde

Our priorities include:

  • All who learn and work at the college should have the opportunity to actively participate in a vibrant, intellectual community that offers a broad range of ideas and perspectives.
  • We embrace access to success for all and treat all members of the extended college community with fairness and dignity.
  • Together we have a shared responsibility to guard against behaviors that demean or otherwise harm individuals in our community.

The college's Office of Diversity and Inclusion collaborates with student groups, faculty and the community to provide support, resources, and leadership as we strive for inclusive excellence.



For more information contact:

Trice Batson

Director of Diversity and Inclusion

| 269.488.4119

Dr. Nizora Haitova

Program Coordinator

| 269.488.4045