Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at Kishwaukee College

Kishwaukee College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, focused on respect and fairness, in all aspects of the College experience.

Equity at Kish

Kishwaukee College’s values of equity and support show our commitment to welcoming and valuing all learners and members of the Kish community. We believe everyone deserves an affordable, quality education, and any barriers or completion gaps must be addressed. In the spring of 2019, Kish joined the Illinois Equity in Attainment Initiative (ILEA), the signature initiative of the Partnership for College Completion (PCC). Along with 27 other colleges and universities, Kish committed to the goal of eliminating the achievement gap for students of color and low-income students. Through these efforts, Kish was recognized with the 2022 Equity and Diversity Award by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA).

Kish continues the great work to reduce barriers and close achievement gaps. We continue to execute our Equity Plan and implement the best strategies to support all students who choose Kish. You can find more of our current data and plans in the following:

Kishwaukee College is dedicated to:

Creating and sustaining a College climate that recognizes and values diversity
Supporting the success of a diverse student population
Recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce
Establishing open and vibrant lines of communication about issues related to diversity, including its recognition, expression and protection
Integrating diversity into College curricula
Developing and implementing a campus-wide system of responsibility and accountability to achieve the goals and action items expressed in this plan
Promoting intercultural dialogue and collaborative academic and social experiences

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Observance
Hispanic Awareness Month
Black History Month
LGBT Awareness Month
Women’s History Month
Gender and Sexuality Diversity
Native American Heritage Month

Join Kishwaukee College for a presentation by storyteller Ronnie Preston. The event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. Preston is a member of the San Carlos Apache Nation and is the Cultural and Educational Programs Director at the American Indian Center in Chicago. Preston also has more than 30 years of experience as an accomplished pow-wow singer, dancer, regalia maker, hoop dancer, artist, and performer.

Contact Us

Dr. Rosy CorderoDirector of Diversity, Equity & InclusionP815-825-9588Ercordero1@kish.edu

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