Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
CNC is committed to embedding Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) as a strategic priority for students, faculty, leadership, and staff. Together, we will celebrate diverse voices, identities and ways of knowing and being in building a more inclusive and equitable future for members of our college community.
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Our Priorities
Priority 1: Institutionalize EDIB at CNC
Priority: Institutionalize EDIB at CNC by establishing an EDIB office that is effectively positioned within the institution to ensure integration of EDIB principles and practices across institutional functions.
Rationale: Establishing a strategically positioned EDIB office within the institution ensures the integration of EDIB values across all functions. EDIB commitments are more consciously and intentionally upheld in organizations that staff and resource offices dedicated to acting on EDIB commitments.
Priority 2: Policy Review & Development
Priority: Ensure all policies and procedures align with CNC’s EDIB values.
Rationale: Systemic forms of marginalization are transformed when policies and procedures align with the organization’s stated EDIB commitments.
Priority 3: Indigenous Engagement
Priority: Align CNC’s EDIB commitment with the Indigenous Education Plan and the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Rationale: Greater engagement with Indigenous knowledge strengthens academic offerings. Greater representation and engagement with Indigenous employees and students create important opportunities for organizational learning and transformation ultimately reducing acts of harm to Indigenous-identifying students and employees. Alignment with the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act furthers CNC’s EDIB commitment.
Priority 4: Institutional Learning
Priority: Enhance institutional learning related to EDIB.
Rationale: Transforming organizations to be more EDIB-oriented depends both on the application of effective policies and transforming ideas that contribute to marginalization. This initiative seeks to transform powerful ideas that marginalize by building equity commitments into the normal functioning of the college.
Priority 5: Internationalization
Priority: Strengthen CNC’s support for the international student body.
Rationale: CNC’s international students bring a vital contribution to the CNC community. The integration and success of CNC’s international students supports their ability to thrive and strengthens the whole CNC community.
Priority 6: Accessibility
Priority: Strengthen CNC’s accessibility for students and employees living with diverse disabilities.
Rationale: Accessible spaces and mindsets that are oriented around accessibility improve the work and student experience for all employees and students at CNC.