SAN JACINTO – Mt. San Jacinto College was the recipient of two significant grants focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office awarded MSJC the Native American Student Support and Success Program grant and the Culturally Responsive Pedagogy & Practices; Innovative Best Practices grant. MSJC is among the top 20 colleges in California to receive the NASSSP grant and one of 59 to receive the CRPP IBP grant.The $600,000 NASSSP grant was awarded to MSJC based on two top criteria: high opportunity for the American Indian/Alaska Native population in the college district and a high need to address the equity gaps experienced by AIAN students. The NASSSP grant is especially vital as Native American students often face u
