Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Carroll Community College

In preparing learners to succeed in diverse work environments and a dynamic, connected global community, Carroll Community College fosters campus and civic engagement and a sense of belonging by providing a safe learning environment that models respect, acceptance, inclusion and empathy towards diverse ways of thinking and being. Students, faculty and staff are involved in this work in important ways:

• General Education courses introduce students to the fundamental knowledge, skills and values essential for fostering personal and social responsibility in a diverse, complex and changing world.
• Co-curricular activities provide students with opportunities to explore and experience diverse perspectives outside of the classroom.
• Ongoing professional learning related to topics of diversity, equity and inclusion is offered to all employees.

Even though this is a really small school, I really feel like there is a lot of diversity. Becky Maurio [Professor of World Languages at Carroll] nominated me to become a student ambassador. Networking through that, I found a job in Carroll’s ESOL program and now work with social media to promote their fine classes and everything they have to offer.

Diversity at Colleges Welcomes Everyone

For Carroll, diversity at colleges means offering an accessible, welcoming atmosphere that generates a more vibrant student body. Fostering this dynamic is what Clyde Johnson, Jr. does as Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), filling this inaugural role in January 2021. He also serves on the county’s Carroll…

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