by Leticia Maldonado
It is a critical and painful time for students at Cabrillo College and across the nation as they are devalued and threatened by a national climate, a climate that clearly for many has been in existence long before this election. Now more than ever it is important that we come together as staff, educators and leaders to gain a deep understanding of diversity. Let’s take this time to reflect on how our own racial, ethnic, class and other identities and how our own unconscious biases affect our day-to-day decision-making processes and our interactions with students. We, at the Office of Equity, invite you to come together in community to do this internal and collective work together in order to reach and support our students effectively.
This is the time to ask how each one of us can and will contribute to a more equitable, critically conscious, and inclusive campus. Thank you for your continuous work and support.
For information Cabrillo’s post-election response plan and upcoming events and community forums, please visit the following website.