NWTC Equity Guide A guide to diversity, equity and inclusion at NWTC | Page 8

COLLEGE OVERVIEW
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. NWTC’s values also include: Customer
Focus, Passion and Inspiration, Creativity
and Innovation, Collaboration, Emotional
Intelligence, Results and Accountability,
Valuing Talent and Wellbeing, and Ethics.
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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.