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MCC Daily Tribune

Monroe Community College Civility Statement

In a time of national division, a collective understanding of civility is essential in protecting the free exchange of ideas that is characteristic of educational institutions. The Division of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA), led by Dr. Calvin J. Gantt, the College’s Chief Diversity Officer, oversees the IDEA Council’s Civility Committee, would like to present a revised and updated Civility Statement for consideration by the Monroe Community College community.

Civility Statement

Definition:

Civility comes from the Latin word Civilis, meaning “Elating to public life, befitting a citizen (being friendly and nice to others). Civility is claiming and caring for one’s identity, needs, and beliefs without degrading someone else’s in the process. (Tomas Spath and Cassandra Dahnke, Founders, Institute for Civility in Government)

Monroe Community College’s Civility Statement:

It is the goal of Monroe Community College and the Division of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) to prepare students to attain academic success, cultural awareness purposefully and personal readiness in a diverse college and global society. It is fundamental to our mission to create an unbiased community and to oppose vigorously any form of racism, homophobia, sexism, ageism, and discrimination against any student or employee.  Recognition of and respect for the inherent worth of each individual and respecting differences; Monroe Community College aspires to create a community of people supportive and representative of a multiplicity of identities including, but not limited to, gender, race, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation, and geographic origin.  We aspire to integrate the value of diversity into the fabric of campus life. 

The expectation of all MCC members is to:

  • Communicate with each other in a civil manner
  • Recognize and hold ourselves accountable for how our actions and language impact others
  • Treat students, faculty, and all employees with consideration, dignity, and respect
  • Foster a community in which words and actions of bigotry, oppression, bullying, and hatred are not tolerated
  • Appropriately address any incidents of hatred, injustice, or incivility. This may include starting a productive discourse and/or reporting the incident to the College
  • Actively participate in opportunities provided by the college to educate ourselves in all areas of civility

The Civility Committee welcomes any comments, questions, or feedback on the Civility Statement. Please share your thoughts with Aaron Bouyea by email, abouyea@monroecc.edu, by Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

Attached Files:
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Civility Statement DRAFT 3.pdf

Matthew Zager
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) Council
01/26/2021