The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council at Berkshire Community College (BCC) provides educational opportunities that will allow members of the BCC community to examine and increase awareness of the relationship between privilege and power.
Through presentations, literature, research, resources, and dialogue and with a focus on dismantling systems of power and oppression, we seek to empower, protect, and amplify the voices and experiences of individuals and groups not afforded systemic advantages.
As members of this council, we commit to educating our campus and ourselves on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving as informed moderators of rigorous and respectful discussions on these topics in order to create a more equitable, inclusive, and compassionate educational and work environment on our campus.
The purpose of this webpage is to highlight upcoming and ongoing campus events, share resources for increasing personal and institutional awareness around diversity, equity, and inclusion, and connect BCC students, staff, and faculty with local and virtual opportunities for DEI professional development.
The DEI Council provides some funding for professional development, and may be able to connect interested students, staff, and faculty with additional funding sources. Please contact us for details.
About Us
Education Subcommittee Co-chairs: Nell McCabe, Associate Professor of English and Daryl Shreve, Director of Recreational Services