Centering Equity at BCC

Berkshire Community College strives to enhance a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are committed to prioritizing the safety, dignity and agency of all members of our community. Because a dynamic learning environment demonstrates and encourages curiosity, accountability, self-reflection and a willingness to consider new concepts and different perspectives, we recognize that safety and respect are essential to fostering an educational environment of meaningful engagement and growth. Individually and collectively, we endeavor to see and to value ourselves and one another, to cultivate authentic connections and to involve all voices in decision-making on campus.  

Inclusion in Action  

• When we strive to create an inclusive campus environment, we make a commitment to:  
• Advocate for a shared sense of responsibility for and with one another; 
• Recognize that different kinds of cultural wealth and lived experiences strengthen our learning and our community; 
• Nurture everyone’s ability and willingness to question our own assumptions; 
• Maintain awareness of the impact of our words and actions upon others; and 
• Encourage one another in lifelong learning through respectful dialogue and active listening. 

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