Spoon River College recognizes the importance of multicultural engagement as it allows us to acknowledge and celebrate the rich, vibrant lives and histories of not only our students and staff, but of our diverse friends and neighbors as well.
At Spoon River College…
We champion the diversity of our employees, students, and the communities we serve.
We recognize that diversity comes in a variety of forms.
We respect the life experiences that stem from human diversity.
We acknowledge that, when contending with social and historical aspects of American life, diversity results in privilege for some at the expense of others.
We strive to differentiate between equity and equality to foster greater cultural awareness and understanding.
We promote an educational and work environment that promotes inclusivity.
We advocate for the robust sharing of ideas that highlight rather than discount or disparage our diversity.
We remain committed to providing cultural and educational opportunities that will ultimately strengthen our communities for generations to come.
One of the primary responsibilities of the Diversity Committee is to maintain the dynamic diversity displays on the Canton and Macomb campuses. The display features various informational signs that highlight key figures, events, and backgrounds that correspond with a spotlighted cluster of federally recognized diversity months, with the signage changing quarterly according to each cluster. In total. In total, there are four clusters:
In Canton, the display (pictured) is featured on the second floor of Taylor Hall. In Macomb, smaller displays can be found at various locations on the first floor.
