NWTC Equity Guide 68115HR_Equity Guide_8x8_FINAL_single pages_FINAL | Page 8

College Overview Mission and Vision     Diversity Awards     Policies and Resources Mission and Vision of the College MISSION We are a two-year college, serving Northeast Wisconsin by providing education, training, and lifelong learning opportunities for individuals and businesses leading to the development of a skilled workforce. Our customers stimulate the economic vitality of our district as a result of the application of skills and knowledge acquired through the completion of certificates, degrees, diplomas, and courses. VISION NWTC is a cutting edge life-long learning college that transforms, strengthens, and inspires. EQUITY VALUE The intended culture of NWTC is demonstrated daily through our nine values, including “Everyone Has Worth,” our value specifically related to equity. Everyone Has Worth: We are committed to embracing the worth of every individual, providing an inclusive place for all people, and creating a respectful and stimulating environment necessary for intellectual and personal growth. How do we demonstrate that everyone has worth? We…                     Work effectively to promote an environment where individual values and social differences are embraced   Value the inherent worth of equity in every aspect of the College   Seek innovative practices and initiatives that stimulate and advance diversity and inclusion   Commit to the ongoing need for cultural competence and personal self-development   Ask questions about cultures, customs and different perspectives   Discuss diversity and inclusion at department meetings   Solicit feedback to understand equity versus equality   Apply cultural competence knowledge in actions and decisions made   Engage in diversity related events on and off campus 8