Mission
The mission of the District Council is to serve as a key collaborator in integrating equity, inclusion, and diversity into all aspects of MCC and its mission. The responsibility lies with every community member and external partner of MCC.
Vision
To move forward with urgency and purpose; set the standard for the communities we serve; educate the MCC community about the different forms of racism, discrimination, and other multicultural issues; create a welcoming culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion; provide recommendations to leadership on how we can improve our campus culture to ensure it's inclusive, welcoming, safe and productive for all.
Partnership
The District Council operates under the oversight of the Office of Institutional Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with the campus Diversity and Inclusion councils.
Member appointment
Members are selected in consultation with the campus Diversity and Inclusion councils, Faculty Senate, District Staff Council, and the Administrative Association; each group having representation. Other members are selected by the Office of Institutional Equity and Inclusion, consisting of Affinity group leaders, interested internal members, external community members, etc.
Meeting schedule
The District Council will meet on the 1st Friday of the month.
Council members
| Name | Role/Title | Representation/ Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Cerrentano | English Instructor – C3 | Penn Valley, Faculty |
| Asya Beasley | Executive Administrative Assistant II, Human Resources | District/ Shared Services |
| Ayana Dunning | Athletic Director | District/ Shared Services |
| Burke Maxted | Lead Counselor | Blue River, Chair – Campus Council (New) |
| Celia Hancock | Disability Services Coordinator | Penn Valley, Chair – LatinX Affinity Group |
| Chris Kelly | Coordinator of Supplier Diversity | District/ Shared Services |
| Crystal Johnson | History Instructor – C4 | Maple Woods, Faculty |
| Dachia Busch | Counseling - C3 | Penn Valley, Chair - AAFSA Affinity Group |
| Darlene Town | Art Instructor – C3 | Penn Valley, Faculty |
| Ed Foley | Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness/ Strategic Planning | District/ Shared Services |
| Jay Sanchez | Student Government Leader | Blue River |
| John Hudson | Director of Recruitment/Enrollment/Business Development | Workforce & Economic Development |
| Jon Marshall | Vice President of Instruction & Student Services | Penn Valley, Chair – Campus Council (New) |
| Katie Reynolds | Instructional Designer II | Online, Chair - Women’s Mentorship and Networking Affinity Group |
| Keith Townsend | Speech & Drama – C3 | Longview, Faculty |
| Kim Fernandes | Director of Student Disability Services | >District/ Shared Services |
| Lacie McClellan-Fox | Administrator, Office of Civil Rights | District/ Shared Services |
| Londell Jamerson | Chief of Campus Police | District/ Shared Services |
| Luna George | Instructional Designer II, Online | Online Campus |
| Melissa Giese | Executive Director of Institutional Research | District/ Shared Services |
| Terrell Tigner | Dean of Student Development & Enrollment | Maple Woods, Chair - Campus Council |
| Victoria Rice | Campus Life & Leadership | Longview, Chair – Campus Council (New) |