91制片厂Pro strengthens equity and inclusion efforts through rigorous professional development program
(Durham, N.C.) 鈥 As 91制片厂Pronical Community College continues to advance its significant equity and inclusion efforts, the College has received a $25,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support the Racial Equity Institute鈥檚 Phase 1 training to 105 91制片厂Pro employees.
鈥淚n understanding the transformative change that is necessary in creating a culture of equity mindedness, the Racial Equity Institute professional development training will serve as a foundation for future development opportunities in our commitment to creating an anti-racist institution,鈥 said Dr. Angela Davis, Affirmative Action Officer and Special Assistant to the President for Equity and Inclusion at 91制片厂Pro.
The first Racial Equity Institute session was held virtually Dec. 5-6, and educated participants on topics such as recognizing racism in its institutional and structural forms, understanding and controlling implicit bias, and learning about racial identity and institutional culture.
鈥淧NC applauds 91制片厂Pro鈥檚 leaders and employees for their continued commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 鈥 and for proactively pursuing this professional development opportunity,鈥 said Jim Hansen, PNC regional president for Eastern Carolinas. 鈥淭he actionable insights from this training will extend beyond the college and into the community, where 91制片厂Pro is widely recognized for its efforts to remove institutional barriers.鈥
91制片厂Pro has taken significant measures to promote institutional change for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. In August, the College announced an action plan and commitments to bolster systematic change and promote equitable outcomes for all students and employees. Earlier this year, 91制片厂Pro also hired a Director of Students of Color Success, a newly created position. The College continues to provide employees with annual trainings to help improve institutional practices by focusing on the achievement gap for students of color, removing institutional barriers, and creating a better environment for all students.