Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Taft College is a resource for community members, educators, and students to promote further engagement, learning, and awareness around DEI. Here, you will find historical documents, books, articles, podcasts, videos, and more related to the history, the various movements, associated terms, the scholarship, and tools related to DEI.

DEI - Where to Start

You're only limited by the imagination, but a book club might be a great place to start for anyone looking to gain more knowledge around DEI.

For teachers, some of these resources may be useful to incorporate into K-16 curriculum. For community members, these resources may be useful in understanding the diversity locally and the ways in which to build bridges and forge networks to foster greater unity and belonging.

Classroom of students reviewing their papers, with female student in foreground with head scarf. — Students in Communications Professor Dr. Lori Travis' class are about to deliver their speeches.

Female student in gray knit beret sits next to other students at a lab table and puts on blue gloves for a lab experiment. — Students in Biology Professor Wendy Berry's lab class safely sample their own blood for testing.

Female Taft College soccer player jumps and squints her eyes as she heads the ball away as a teammate and opponent run and watch it. — Women's Soccer student athlete heads ball, leaving opponent stunned and teammate relieved.

Additional DEI Resources at Taft College

Equity is everything. That's why we have the resources to help every student and faculty member create an environment where everyone is seen, respected, and elevated.

Resources from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO)
- The CCCCO 2020 Vision for Success Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force report can be found here.
- The CCCCO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Integration Plan can be found here.
- The CCCCO Call to Action Letter can be found here.
- The CCCCO Glossary of DEI terms can be found here.
- The CCCCO Board Resolution Declaring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awareness Month can be found here.
- The CCCCO Recommendations from the Vision for Success Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce can be found here.
Resources from the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC)
- The ASCCC Senate Rostrum of July 2020 addresses DEI issues and can be found here.
- The ASCCC Position Paper “Anti-Racism Education in California Community Colleges” can be found here.
- The ASCCC Diversity and Action Committee webpage can be found here.
- The ASCCC Develop Resources on Effective Practices for Anti-Racist, Equitable, and Inclusive Instructional Strategies Resolution can be found here.
- The Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) “Anti-Racism: A Student Plan of Action” can be found here.
Taft College Board Policies Related to DEI
The following board policies address issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from an institutional level:
- To read about our policy against workplace discrimination, review this board policy: Nondiscrimination, Board Policy 3410;
- To learn about our policy regarding equal employment, check out this board policy: Equal Employment Opportunity, Board Policy 3420;
- To learn about our policies against harassment of all kinds, check out these board policies:
- To learn more about our zero tolerance on bullying, check out this board policy: Prohibition of Bullying, Board Policy 3436;
- Learn more about academic freedom with this board policy: Academic Freedom, Board Policy 4030;
- This board policy addresses speech: Speech: Time, Place, and Manner, Board Policy 3900; and
- Read about our board policy prohibiting workplace violence: Workplace Violence, Board Policy 3510.