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Implementing Diversity at Your College: Gaining the Buy-In Primrose Igonor March 28, 2019 1

Marion, Ohio Marion is a city located in north-central Ohio approximately 50 miles from Columbus, Ohio. Demographics • White: 58,820 • Black or African American: 3,458 • Two or More Races: 2,105 • Some Other Race: 628 • Asian: 122

Marion Technical College (MTC) MTC is a public technical college in Marion, Ohio. Out of a total of 121 employees: 2 2 2 African Americans Africans Asians

Marion Technical College (MTC) MTC offers Associate degrees to predominantly first generation students. Student Demographics Et Ethnicity icity Total tal Asian 1% Black 4% Hispanic 1% Multi 1% Other 1% Unknown 1% White 90%

Marion Technical College: Welcoming Committee “Creating a welcoming environment for all faculty, students and staff” “An inclusive environment creates a welcoming environment” o Purpose o Vision o Core Value

Sharing My Story ❖ Lunch and Learn ❖ Fall Retreat ❖ Clarke State Community College ❖ Olentangy One Community Conference

Connecting with the Community Two short term contracts (over two semesters) to determine the needs in the Marion Community. ❖ Non academic factors ❖ Community Collaborative ❖ Community Voices

Coordinator of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion A half time role created by the provost. Duties and Responsibilities: ✓ DEI events ✓ MTC Policies and Procedures from a DEI lens ✓ Dealing with student complaints related to DEI

Thank you. Questions? Igonorp@mtc.edu