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Joyce Zymaris
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Massasoit Community College
508-588-9100, Ext. 1304

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Office for Institutional Diversity
508-588-9100, Ext. 1309

Office for Institutional Diversity
Affirmative Action

The Community Colleges have carefully developed and outlined the major elements of an effective Affirmative Action Plan with the understanding that a successful plan requires more than the knowledge of laws, regulations and current government requirements. It demands leadership, vision, and commitment to fully comprehend what challenges Community Colleges face in preparing students for the twenty-first century. The Colleges, both collectively and individually, commit themselves to not only the valuing of human dignity, but to the appreciation of the necessity of providing all members of the College Community an experience that equips them to relate to all persons and groups in the increasingly global and diverse world in which we all live and work.

Affirmitive Action Policy - Download/Open PDF 102KB

The following forms, policy and procedures may also be found in the Affirmative Action Policy.
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The Community Colleges wish to take a role of leadership in providing an environment where equity and diversity are truly valued beyond verbal commitments and mere tolerance. This leadership role requires that we all share responsibility for making constructive campus-wide changes in response to the principles set forth in this Plan. By turning our collective energies into making Affirmative Action an integral part of campus life, we continue to fulfill our mission in developing the talents and potential of all members of our College Communities and our society.

Responsibilities of the Affirmative Action Committee

Advise and assist the President and the Affirmative Action Officer in developing, implementing and evaluating the College’s Affirmative Action Program;
Recommend changes in program or policy;
Represent the concerns and problems of all employment areas of the College as these problems relate to equal opportunity;
Be informed about the rules and procedures of the college as well as federal and state laws and regulations governing affirmative action and equal opportunity;
Meet as necessary, but no fewer than two(2) times a year; and
Help sensitize and educate the College community regarding the affirmative action issues facing higher education and the larger society and help to broaden understanding of diversity in our society as well as to encourage behaviors appropriate to a pluralistic society.

Members Affirmative Action Committee
Joyce Zymaris – Chair	Kim McKeithen-Franks
Susan Keith	Irving Weiner
Vera Strong	Sheila Johnson
David Campbell	Nick Palantzas

Last Update: September 5, 2008

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