Student 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 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability
(IDEA) Council’s Civility Committee would like to present a revised and
updated Civility Statement to be adopted 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 Office 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.
Zager, Matthew
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) Council
01/26/2021