The Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation board of directors unanimously voiced its support for the MSJC Equity Pledge, Monday, June 15. Valley News/Mt. San Jacinto College photo
SAN JACINTO – The Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation board of directors unanimously voiced its support for the MSJC Equity Pledge Monday, June 15.The Foundation Board issued a statement of support that acknowledges there are systemic barriers that have historically excluded and prevented equal outcomes for students on the basis of: race/ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexuality, national origin, socioeconomic status, (dis)ability, language, religion, age, physical appearance and intersections of these identities. “We define equity as an investment and commitment to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment,” according to the statement. “Our purpose is to cele
