Student Tribune

Hate Speech & Intolerance Has No Place at MCC

Along with outright injustice and violence, discrimination and marginalization are common forms of intolerance that are counter to the community that is valued and supported at Monroe Community College. As an institution of higher education we teach tolerance as a way to counter fear and exclusion of others. The diversity of our world's many religions, languages, cultures and ethnicities is what makes us unique and binds us as human beings.

Individuals who participate in behaviors that are contrary to our values of integrity, excellence, empowerment, inclusiveness, collaboration and stewardship - either anonymously or by way of purposeful intolerance - do not reflect the type of College community we strive to build. We encourage all members of the College community to seek to understand and appreciate the value added by all who come to work and learn at Monroe Community College; regardless of race, class, or religious beliefs.

Hate speech nor attempts at demeaning or intimidating others are welcomed behaviors at Monroe Community College and we are committed to swiftly addressing actions intended to cause harm to others. We must all be prepared to hold ourselves to a higher standard.

Gantt, Calvin
President's Office
11/08/2018