Sustained Interfaith Dialogue: Religion and Ageism
— Miller Chapel Lobby
Culture, Community, & Belonging
Our Mission
The Office of Culture, Community, and Belonging (CCB) within the Inclusive Excellence Division fosters institutional support for underrepresented populations by facilitating campus-wide programming and training for students, faculty, staff, and administrators in alignment with LVC’s mission and values.
Vision
The Office of Culture, Community, and Belonging endeavors to be a regional model for inclusive excellence.
Values
- Integrity
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Inclusive Excellence
- Promoting Equity
- Social Justice
- Collective Presence
Brave Zone
The Brave Zone Network trains LVC students, faculty, and staff with the goal of creating an on-campus network of allies and members of the LGBT+ community. The program educates members regarding how to address issues involving the community and how to advocate for peers, family members, and other acquaintances.
Mosaic Mentors
The Mosaic Mentor Program is to provide direct and dedicated peer support focused on culture, community, and belonging.
Kaleidoscope Scholars
LVC Kaleidoscope Scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship affirming the intersectionality of the identities they hold, including historically underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized identities. They participate in programming related to culture, community, and belonging; attend conferences; and conduct and present research to help cultivate Inclusive Excellence and gain leadership skills.
CCB Programs and Initiatives
Upcoming LVC Events
Informational Resources for Allies
Check out Bishop Library’s Diversity LibGuide to learn about anti-racism, anti-oppression, diversity, and inclusion. Videos and content include information about White Privilege, What Does Racism Look Like?, Support Resources for Persons of Color & Native Folk, and more.
LVC strives to be a safe place for everyone. If you’ve experienced discrimination, bias, hazing, or a potential violation of college policy, this is the place to make a report. The College takes your concerns seriously and will investigate the matter. (For emergencies, call 911.)