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Thank you for your prompt responses and the many ideas shared<span style="display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="ContentPasted3">. </span>Your wisdom is much appreciated.</div>
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I agree with what you shared about the intention of the event and the need for it. I like the different ideas for what to call the event as well because ours (Multicultural Graduation) led to people, including me, thinking it was a separate commencement. As
was menioned, it is not a separate graduation event. It is an additional celebration ceremony for students <span style="display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="ContentPasted2">who have faced systemic barriers of inequality
and overcame them to achieve their dream of completing their degree. It also serves to take care of the passing out of the stole and a chance to celebrate with others in their affinity group and their families. So all good there.</span></div>
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In Washington, is the word multicultural being used to describe ethnic groups only or has it expanded to include LGBTQ+ and other groups? I was told that it led to some debate here during last year's planning as in who does this include? In Las Vegas (where
I lived the last 16 years), the words diversity and multicultural were largely interchangeable. Both used liberally to include many ethnic and religious groups and most underrepresented populations as well, such as LGBTQ+, refugees, immigrants, foster youth,
homeless, DACA students, vets, women, etc. Las Vegas has a high global representation of residents and identities and <span style="display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="ContentPasted4">is considered one of the most diverse
cities in the US. I don't see that in the Tri-Cities area or in the east side of the state, really, so I'm wondering where we are with the word multicultural here.</span></div>
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<span style="display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="ContentPasted4">Robert - I like your comparison to the pinning ceremony. True!</span></div>
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<span style="display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="ContentPasted4">Francisco - I have also seen First Gen celebrations, but not with the cording part as you described. Sounds really meaningul. I find it interesting that colleges
in your area open their doors to ALL students from neighboring colleges for the event. How collaborative and inclusive!!</span></div>
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<span style="display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="ContentPasted4">Vanessa - Thank you for the flyer.</span></div>
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<span style="display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="ContentPasted4">Sophia - Good point about why the conferences of color exist too!</span></div>
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<span style="display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="ContentPasted4">Melanie - Agree with what you said and especially this part -- YES!! <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="ContentPasted5"><i>Communities
of color have been forced into a symbolic practice (i.e. Commencement) that celebrates the ideals and experiences of their white counterparts. The alternative is totally revamping commencement to be more reflective of communities of colors and celebratory
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I would love to continue this conversation as Robert suggested. Maybe some time at our next meeting? I'm looking forward to my planning session on Monday and feel much better prepared after your input. Thank you.</div>
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100% and +1 to all that has been shared. In the same ways that the faculty and staff of color and students of color conferences exist, these are moments to celebrate, lift up, and get very specific about the ways that our students of color and those from other
marginalized and minoritized identities are being celebrated and it answers the question: whose needs, experiences, voices, lives are being centered.</div>
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These are community celebrations and the accusation that it is a step back is another attempt to chip away at this work. These celebrations are an antidote to white supremacy and oppression.</div>
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Chiming in late, but echo the comments of my colleagues. These are activities related to belonging, inclusion, and most def equity. All the things we espouse we value. Communities of color have been forced into a symbolic practice (i.e. Commencement) that celebrates
the ideals and experiences of their white counterparts. The alternative is totally revamping commencement to be more reflective of communities of colors and celebratory practices that reflect their lived experiences. I assure you this would not get broad support
either. So, we are left with creating these alternative spaces and experiences to acknowledge, include and celebrate the hard work of our graduates that provides a symbolic representation of their culture (i.e., stoles, cords). In many ways this serves as
their armor when they go to the formal graduation that will frown upon their families coming out in large numbers, hollering at the top of their lungs, and running to the front to capture the monumental moment. This is the same old debate cloaked in the accusation
of segregation, which is “don’t” spend money on students’ color. That is unacceptable in 2023 and speaks volumes about the true commitment to equity and inclusion. Just my two cents.</p>
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Attached is the flyer we used last year for the ODEI Graduation Ceremony. I don’t agree at all with the segregation piece of the argument and in that case. I find this work to be in celebration of student success, with focus on how we celebrate historically
underserved populations. I agree with Brother Robert on his suggested approach. </p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Salinas, Francisco via DEOC<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 30, 2023 3:58 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Diversity and Equity Officers Commission (DEOC) <<a href="mailto:deoc@lists.ctc.edu" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="link">deoc@lists.ctc.edu</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Salinas, Francisco <<a href="mailto:Francisco.Salinas@sfcc.spokane.edu" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="link">Francisco.Salinas@sfcc.spokane.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] Re: [DEOC] Thoughts on Multicultural Graduation</p>
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While I was at Boise State University we had a student that suggested a first-generation graduation celebration. We designed it as a “cording” ceremony where graduates could be awarded cords on stage one by one by someone of their choosing. It was often mentors
from the faculty or family members who were doing the cording. In the context of the broader university graduation, this was a welcome addition as it was more inclusive of family and more personal than the comprehensive graduation ceremony. After this, other
groups wanted to create their own events and we supported the creation of a student club organized Black graduation celebration and eventually others followed. The state legislature criticized these as “segregation”. They were not. No students were segregated
into any of these, all were through a process of self-selection and none of them were intended to take the place of the comprehensive graduation ceremony. They were smaller celebrations designed for subpopulations highlighting the interests and needs by being
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Since coming to Spokane Falls Community College last year I have gotten to participate in several area graduation celebrations sponsored by community bodies. These celebrations are hosted in different venues (college campuses) and are inclusive of students
from a variety of institutions. So even though one may be hosted on the EWU campus, students from all area schools are invited to register and participate. There is one for Black graduates, one for Indigenous graduates, one for Hispanic/LatinX graduate and
one for LGBT+ graduates. I really enjoy this model of community engagement and inclusion.</p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">“<i>Intelligence plus character – that is the true goal of education.”</i> ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Britten, Robert via DEOC<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 30, 2023 3:48 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [DEOC] Thoughts on Multicultural Graduation</p>
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This is indeed a great idea and a controversial one. The supporting article also adds some clarity to the debate. I personally don’t see as problematic as some in the article points out.</p>
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The difficulty in doing so at many colleges is that the numbers of graduating students of color just don’t warrant the expense and planning for a small group of students. My push back is that we generally don’t see an issue with “Pinning Ceremony’s” HS Programs
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I suggest we convene a small Task Force to discuss and create a strategy to explore further to ascertain viability and or a path forward that does not create a separate but equal debate but honors the accomplishments of these deserving students from their community.</p>
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I’m open for further discussion on this topic.</p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Garza, Luz via DEOC<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 30, 2023 2:53 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Diversity and Equity Officers Commission (DEOC) <<a href="mailto:deoc@lists.ctc.edu" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="link">deoc@lists.ctc.edu</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Garza, Luz <<a href="mailto:lmgarza@columbiabasin.edu" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="link">lmgarza@columbiabasin.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [DEOC] Thoughts on Multicultural Graduation</p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black;">I scheduled a conversation with various representatives across my campus on Monday regarding a multicultural event on campus. In preparation, I've been exploring what the history of the event is at our campus and
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black;">CBC has held this event the last few years, but people have reported to me that they were planned in haste which means we may have missed the mark on its intention. I also heard that there was some pushback about
it encouraging segregation and a step backward for equity. While the benefits of such events can be quite meaningful for participants, I know this debate is the case at other college campuses as well. </span></p>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.newsweek.com/college-segregating-graduation-ceremonies-race-sparks-anger-1789278" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="link"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">College Segregating Graduation Ceremonies by Race
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.factcheck.org/2021/03/posts-misrepresent-columbias-multicultural-graduation-ceremonies/" data-auth="NotApplicable"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.factcheck.org/2021/03/posts-misrepresent-columbias-multicultural-graduation-ceremonies/</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black;"></span></p>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/apr/18/more-universities-holding-segregated-graduation-ev/" data-auth="NotApplicable"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/apr/18/more-universities-holding-segregated-graduation-ev/</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black;"></span></p>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.calstatelausu.org/ccc-cgc" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="link"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">University-Student Union (calstatelausu.org)</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black;"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you have one, what does a multicultural graduation event look like on your campus? </span></li><li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white; color: black;">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you don't have one, why not?</span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black;">I appreciate anything else you can share on the topic. </span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size: 14pt; background: white; color: black;">~Dr. Luz</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black;"></span></p>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.columbiabasin.edu/" data-auth="NotApplicable"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="200" height="176" id="x_x_Picture_x0020_5" alt="Visit the CBC Website" style="width:2.0833in; height:1.8333in" data-outlook-trace="F:2|T:2" src="cid:image005.png@01D9632B.0B62ACE0"></span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"></span></p>
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</span><span class="x_x_xcontentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 69, 124);">Luz Garza, PhD. (ella/she/her)</span></b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: black;"><br>
</span><span class="x_x_xcontentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 178, 226);">Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 178, 226);"><br>
</span></b><span class="x_x_xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(88, 89, 91);">Office phone: 509.544.2024 or ext. 2024</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"></span></p>
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<span class="x_x_xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(88, 89, 91);">Cell phone: 509-713-0336</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"></span></p>
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<span class="x_x_xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(88, 89, 91);">2600 N. 20th Ave. Pasco, WA 99301</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"></span></p>
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