Diversity and Equity Center

Welcome!

The Diversity & Equity Center combines the programs and services of the Multicultural Student Success Center and Women's Programs and Services to recruit, retain, and graduate students of color, re-entry women, and LGBTQ students. The Center also serves as a campus resource center on diversity and coordinates institutional diversity initiatives. The mission of the Diversity & Equity Center is to advocate for the academic success of our students; educate our campus and community about diversity, and celebrate our differences. The Diversity & Equity Center is located on the third floor of the Parks Student Union.
Contact us at 425.388.9306 or diversity@everettcc.edu

Student Retention and Support Services:

  • Getting started information & assistance for new, re-entry, and prospective students
  • Mentor Program
  • Mid-Quarter Academic Assignments
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Questioning/Queer & Services
  • Workshops and conferences
  • Community outreach & collaboration
  • Student leadership development
  • Student ethnic/gender/LGBTQ clubs
  • Referrals to resources both on and off-campus
  • Computer lab for homework and research

Outreach Activities and Programs:

  • College Orientations
  • Elementary, Middle, and High School Visits
  • Community Events/Presentations
  • College/Career Fairs
  • Workshops and conferences
  • Campus tours

Information and Resources Regarding:

  • Discrimination, harassment, and hate/bias crimes
  • Snohomish County Life Transitions Program
  • Sexual Harassment/Abuse, Dating/Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS Education, Eating Disorders, Pregnancy and Contraception and Parenting
  • Non-traditional careers

Faculty/Staff Support Resources:

  • Class presentations, information, and resources on topics related to outreach and or/diversity
  • Collaboration with instruction to provide faculty resources and training to enhance diversity in instruction, curriculum, and pedagogy
  • Funding for trainings, programs, and outreach activities aimed at improving the academic success of students of color and developing diversity allies
  • Lectures and events

Student Leadership Development:

All student clubs are invited and encouraged to collaborate and participate in the Diversity & Equity Center programs and activities. The Center works closely with the following clubs:

  • APSU: Asian/Pacific Islander Student Union
  • BSU: Black Student Union
  • MEChA: Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan
  • First Nations Club: Unity among the various American Native Tribes and the Alaska Native groups at EvCC and the community
  • EMPOWR: Political Organization for Women's Rights
  • SPLICE: Serving Parents with Limited-Incomes for College Education
  • Triangle Alliance: LGBTQA Student Support/Advocacy
  • Iwi Pono Student Society: Hawaiian culture and Aloha Spirit at EvCC