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Pluralism and Social Justice at Cascadia College |
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Cascadia College believes that every person's background, which includes identifiers such as ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and ability, helps enrich the lives of others when an environment is conducive to the expression of that identity. Many institutions use the worlds "multi-cultural" or "diversity" to express this concept. Cascadia College uses the world "pluralism." It is our deep commitment to provide a space where pluralism thrives and leads to social justice, another important concept on our campus. The definitions and links below will lead you through Cascadia's commitment to these values. You may also want to review the demographics that exist at Cascadia to get a better feel for who we are. PluralismPluralism at Cascadia is an intentional culture where everyone's history contributes to the collective success of our community. Social JusticeSocial Justices at Cascadia is a condition in which each member of our community has access to the resources and opportunities they need to sustain well-being and quality of life. Inclusive Campus Pledge [full document] Higher Ed Leaders Joint Statement After DACA Rescinded (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) |
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Amidst this environment of national rhetoric and fear, Cascadia College is emphasizing its commitment to the principles of pluralism, social justice, and cultural richness that guide our institution. We have these values so that all of our students can reach their fullest potential. We will not tolerate behaviors that serve to marginalize individuals or groups. Those who bully, direct hate, or incite violence will be held accountable. This is neither quick nor easy work. There is no one blueprint to guide colleges through such complexity and ambiguity. We are learning together, in real time, how best to respond to questions, provide comfort and safety, and hold space for those who are struggling to understand, while simultaneously protecting free speech.