Introduction
The guide is intended to highlight various strategic practices , initiatives , and goals that support diversity and inclusion at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College . Due to the college ’ s changing environment , the guide will be updated at the end of each fiscal year .
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Common Language
Throughout this document , you ’ ll see references to “ diversity ,” “ inclusion ,” and other related terms :
Majority – Group that holds social power , prestige , privilege , status – Group that controls sectors of social life , including access to education , jobs , and so on – Does not imply numerical value
Minority – Group ( s ) not equal in social power , prestige , privilege , status – Societal opportunities are not equal to those from the majority group – Does not imply numerical value
Equity is defined as meeting all individuals within the College community where they are and removing barriers to success .
Diversity is defined at NWTC as individual values , personal interests , personalities , learning styles , neurofunctioning , and life experiences ; group and social differences such as race , ethnicity , social and economic class , gender identity , immigration status , sexual orientation , country / region of origin , and ability ; and political , religious , spiritual , age , or other cultural values and affiliations .
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