iRespect!
In January 2016, the College introduced a new campaign to cultivate a
welcoming and safe environment for all. iRespect! Is all about nurturing
an inclusive NWTC. We believe that inclusion inspires excellence.
Part of iRespect includes the creation of a new system for sharing bias
incidents at the College. If a student or employee witnesses an example
of bias or NWTC failing to live up to its commitment of creating a welcoming and safe environment, they can
complete the Bias Information Report. This form will aid by collecting personal experiences from students
and employees that will help to shape student programming and professional development opportunities
offered to employees.
The College has created events and activities around campus designed to help students, faculty and staff
work together to nurture a welcoming environment. Students and employees also show their support with
pledge cards, t-shirts and buttons.
Diversity Awards
2016 Giving Back Award
Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn, NWTC president, was nationally recognized for his commitment to helping all students
and employees succeed and for encouraging the College community to serve community needs. Dr. Rafn
received the 2016 Giving Back Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity
and inclusion publication in higher education. For more information about this award, read the INSIGHT
Into Diversity article.
2011 Workplace Diversity Advocate Award
The Wisconsin Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) named NWTC the 2011 recipient of the
Wisconsin SHRM Diversity Advocate Award. The award honors an individual or organization for being
“a role model in their community as a strong advocate for diversity.”
2008 New North People, Possibilities, and Progress Diversity Award
NWTC was honored for making diversity and inclusion come to life within its organization. The College
received the People, Possibilities, and Progress Diversity Award from New North, Inc., a consortium of
business, economic development, chambers of commerce, workforce development, civic, nonprofit,
and education leaders in the 18 counties that comprise the northeast Wisconsin region.
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