WHEREAS, Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) represents a community of people of diverse cultures, ages, sexual orientation, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and nationalities working and learning in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom and mutual respect; and

WHEREAS, WWCC remains committed to diversity in its students and employees that reflects the diversity of our communities; and

WHEREAS, WWCC is committed to offering courses and campus-wide activities that are inclusive and is committed to offering a diversity of perspectives and support for individual and cultural differences; and

WHEREAS, WWCC is committed to creating an educational environment that is welcoming to and encouraging of all students and community members; and

WHEREAS, WWCC is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals; and

WHEREAS, WWCC believes in the importance of providing role models among our employees that reflect the diversity of our community; and

WHEREAS, WWCC is committed to the vision of inclusiveness of all people in a climate of equality; and

WHEREAS, WWCC has no tolerance for discrimination or harassment; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that WWCC reaffirms its commitment to initiatives that increase diversity and reflect the communities we serve; and

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that WWCC strongly encourages all members of the college community to oppose acts of discriminatory behavior; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that WWCC encourages its employees and students actively to promote, develop, and value diversity on campus and in the community.

WWCC COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 1990

Information regarding ADA may be obtained from the ADA Coordinator, Walla Walla Community College, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Walla Walla campus: (509) 527-4258, TDD (509) 527-4412; Clarkston Center: (509) 758-1718, TDD (509) 758-1714. Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.