Culture & Community
The purpose of the Culture & Community Engagement department is to provide overall leadership, accountability and vision to the Chemeketa community in creating and sustaining an environment that prioritizes the college mission and values.
Chemeketa aspires to be a place where everyone feels a sense of belonging and where many ways of being are honored. Everyone is unique and contributes to what makes Chemeketa a special place to work, learn, and grow.
The Office for Culture & Community Engagement provides overall leadership, accountability and vision to the Chemeketa community in creating and sustaining an environment that prioritizes our college values while upholding the access, opportunity, and justice mission of community colleges.
Here is how we do it:
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BRIDGING INSTITUTE
Through the Bridging Institute, the department offers a variety of programs that aims to be the catalyst for community belonging.
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STUDENT BELONGING
Through the Multicultural Student Services, Safe Haven, and Title IX programs, the department offers educational activities, welcoming and supportive environments, resources, and more. Come and visit us today.
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COMMUNITY connectedness
The department strengthens meaningful connections between Chemeketa and diverse communities within the district. We often seek to partner with local schools and community-based-organizations to more effectively connect our students and community with existing services and resources.