Howard Community College is committed to valuing diversity and recognizes the critical role of an educational institution in preparing its students, faculty, and staff to become contributing members of the global community. The Diversity Committee promotes conversation, exchange, and an increased awareness of diversity issues affecting the college community.

“We acknowledge that diversity is more than a concept or philosophy; it is a way of being. Diversity is recognizing, appreciating, respecting, listening to and learning from the unique talents and contributions of all people.”

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** Diversity Week a Success! **

February 27 – March 2, the college hosted “Diversity Week” with the theme “Leap into Diversity” for faculty, staff, students, and the community. During the week-long celebration of diversity, there were opportunities to learn about a variety of backgrounds including the cultures of Australia, Nigeria, China, Iran, Persian, Ireland, and the Gullah culture in the U.S.; mental illness, Hispanic student experiences, LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) awareness; cross cultural communication, work place communication; the connections between music and aging and culture; the connection between diversity and the HCC Mission, Vision, Values; the cultural influences of Indian dance; the civil rights movement in Baltimore, fair trade, world hunger, homelessness and much more. Many faculty and staff commented that they appreciated the variety of events offered.

A big thank you goes to the 2012 diversity week subcommittee, and the entire diversity committee including Renee Barger, Llatetra Brown, Brittany Budden, Cristele Cain, Cherisse Carlin, Valerie Davies, Evelyn Del Rosario, Jessica Deutch, Crystal French, Schnell Garrett, Patty Grim, Sherry Holbrook-Atkinson, Zakia Johnson, Julie Jones, Dave Jordan, Heather Joseph, Ann Kukulies, Jenny Male, Janice Marks, Kristie Meck, Melanie Moore, Ben Myers, Mary Newberger, Maya Patel, Ann Repka, Catalina Ruiz, Linda Schnapp, Parul Shah, Narinder Sharma, Jennifer Stanford, Eli Stav, Eva Surowiec, Veronica Uhland, Karen Vadnais, Chuni Wang, Angela Wood, and Linda Wu for planning the 32 events offered during the week.

Additional thanks go to Crocetta Argento, Janelle Broderick, Kasi Campbell, Kevin Collins, Jared Denhard, Sarah English, Charles Franklin, Mike Guilliano, Ray Hoffman, Aida Jones-Goins, Ama Manu, Kimberly McNair, Sarah Saxer, Mark Smedley, Tracie Ulmes,Marie Westhaver, Minah Woo, AV staff, the Horowitz Center Tech Crew, Plant Operations Staff, Print Shop Staff, HCC Security and Welcome Center Staff.

There are more events scheduled in March. Visit the diversity website for more updates.