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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Eastern College’s Diversity Council promotes diversity and inclusion by providing oversight on diversity efforts and promoting awareness through various strategic initiatives.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy Statement:

 

At Eastern College, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that embraces and supports everyone. This commitment is so integral to our mission that it led to the creation of our Diversity and Inclusion Council in 2020. Comprised of members from across our campuses, the council plays a vital role in driving meaningful organizational change. By prioritizing diversity and inclusion, the council ensures that respect, opportunity, belonging, and community are at the heart of everything we do.

As we continue to share our knowledge and passion for excellence, we remain dedicated to making Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging a core value and focus in every step of our journey.

 

Objective & Mission of our Diversity and Inclusion Council

The Diversity Council plays a key role in holding us accountable for achieving our diversity and inclusion (D&I) goals, overseeing our diversity efforts, and ensuring clear communication across the organization about our progress. A successful council helps integrate the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) program with our mission, strategies, and day-to-day operations. As a vital driver of meaningful change, the council focuses on DEI priorities, manages the program, and continually assesses its effectiveness, introducing improvements when needed. The council’s primary responsibility is to connect DEI initiatives with broader business objectives, ensuring a results-driven, impactful strategy.

Our Council is focused on five main pillars:

  • Awareness-Building – With the intention of enhancing staff engagement through education and awareness.
  • Data Collection – With goals around better understanding the dynamics of our student and staff body.
  • Training and Enablement – To create and source resources for staff and students.
  • Employee attraction and retention – To examine our intake and hiring processes to ensure we attract and support diverse talent.
  • Process Procedure & Policy inclusive language – To review and audit our business’ policies, processes, and program material to promote a more inclusive practice at all levels of our company.