Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Action
Lewis & Clark is a learning community committed to diversity and inclusion. The Office of Equity and Inclusion works to educate and engage our community in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Our goal is to foster a campus where all feel supported, challenged to venture from their comfort zone, and like they belong as they grow and learn.
Gagged (our on-campus drag show) has played a huge part in forming my community because of how many people it touches, and how so many other queer and trans students gravitate to the space.
I came to L&C because of the financial aid package! Also the programs for first-year students, such as the Great Expectations mentorship program for BIPOC and/or first-generation college students and the Xplore program for students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in STEM.
The best thing about the Xplore program is that it assists students, particularly first-generation students, in making a smooth transition from high school to college. Through the program, I was able to form strong bonds with students who have similar backgrounds as me.
Equity and Inclusion Resources
At Lewis & Clark, we ensure that our community members feel supported and heard in all aspects of their educational journey. We have on-campus and off-campus resources for our students, staff, and faculty to make certain that you feel comfortable and guided, no matter what you encounter.
Antiracism Resources
These antiracism resources are here for you to engage with by yourself or with others: read, discuss, grow, and evolve. This running list is not exhaustive nor encompasses all the issues facing our community and the world, but it is meant to be a starting point. When we know better, we do better.
Immigrant Resources
While we cannot give legal advice, our office is happy to assist in connecting our community members with local and national resources for immigrants.
Queer Resources
Our staff and faculty work with students to ensure an environment of care and trust for our robust LGBTQIA+ community. From facilitating topical discussions to providing support in times of crisis, our office continuously works to support every individual at L&C.
Queer Student Union (QSU)
Spiritual Que(e)ry
Change Your Name With the College
Faculty Resources
Our faculty are essential in creating an inclusive, safe space for our students and community members. The Office of Equity and Inclusion provides this collection of internal and external resources for our faculty to guide inclusive practices in the classroom.
Teaching with Excellence Program (TEP)
Internships and Career Resources
Looking to get involved in a career path around equity and inclusion? Check out the opportunities available!
Internships and Career Resources
Women’s Resources
Women on college campuses face a unique set of obstacles and often lack proper support, despite making up a majority of the college-going population nationwide. Our office seeks to provide a comprehensive list of on and off-campus resources for female-identifying students.
Title IX
Title IX prohibits colleges such as Lewis & Clark from discriminating on the basis of sex in its educational and cocurricular programs. Lewis & Clark’s Title IX Coordinator has the responsibility for overseeing all Title IX compliance, including complaints of sexual misconduct.
Ways to Get Involved
There are lots of ways to get involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion work at Lewis & Clark. The Office of Equity and Inclusion frequently supports many programs on campus, including events from the Office of Spiritual Life, Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement, the Office of Student Accessibility, the Center for Social Change and Community Involvement, and many student groups for students and community members.
For staff and faculty members, Employee Resource Groups are available, formed around common identities, interests, or backgrounds, to give people who share those identities a space to network, support each other, and build community.
Social Change and Community Involvement Student Organizations Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement
Your Equity and Inclusion Team
Equity and Inclusion News
Equity and Inclusion Events
We are the Most Beautiful People | Adults with Disabilities: A Disability Justice Panel Discussion [Online]
Monday, July 15, 2024, 1-4:30 p.m. | 3.5 CEUs