Equity at the College

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Equity Statement: 

With our core focus on equity, Delaware County Community College is committed to fostering a climate that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and access. Within our programs, activities, support services and campus locations across Delaware and Chester counties, we value building a culture wherein everyone feels that they are valued and belong.  

Our aim is to ensure that all voices at the College are included and uplifted at every level, and that our policies and practices remove systemic barriers to accessibility and success. We encourage all members of our community to develop and contribute to our decisions, work, and dialogue in support of social justice and equitable change.

Our Offices and Programs

The Center for Equity & Social Justice (CESJ)

The CESJ is The College’s resources for our external partners and community members.
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Student Outreach Programming Board

The Student Outreach Programming Board (SOPB) is a student‑led organization housed within the Essential Student Resource Center (ESRC) under Institutional Equity. SOPB is responsible for planning and coordinating on‑campus programs and events that highlight the wide range of resources and services designed to reduce barriers to student success at DCCC.
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First-Generation Student Success (FGSS)

A first generation student is defined as any student where neither parent has completed a bachelor’s degree. FGSS provides services and programs that empower first-gen students to achieve their goals.
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International Students

The College welcomes International students from all over the world. We provide support services for our International students to achieve academic success while at the College.
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Essential Student Resource Center

The purpose of the Student Resource Center is to enhance student wellness, engagement, success, retention and completion by supporting our students comprehensively from the initial day of enrollment through degree completion and beyond.
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Heritage, Awareness and Observance Calendar

We celebrate the many forms of diversity that DCCC students, faculty, and staff bring to our branch locations, and observe these months and days as a token of the richness that diversity adds to Delaware County Community College.
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Moon Shot for Equity

Moon Shot for Economic & Social Mobility is a transformational initiative to improve student outcomes and close equity gaps across race, gender, financial status, and others by changing systems, organizational structures, policies, practices, and behaviors.
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Institutional Diversity Committee

The College’s Institutional Diversity Committee (IDC) has been a long-standing committee with origins rooted in recognizing and addressing racism at the College. Since its inception, the IDC has been responsible for countless projects and initiatives that honor and uplift diversity of all kinds.
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Women’s Empowerment Initiative (WEI)

The Women’s Empowerment Initiative (WEI) is a signature Institutional Equity program dedicated to strengthening belonging, confidence, and community among women and female identifying students at Delaware County Community College. Rooted in the College’s commitment to equity and student success, WEI creates intentional spaces where students can connect, lear
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