The mission of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council at Florida Southern College (FSC) is to collaborate with students, faculty, staff and the Lakeland community to provide (through education and educational experiences) a comprehensive approach to diversity, inclusivity, access, and equity, which will embrace FSC’s Black and other students of color and allow all FSC students to thrive and grow as they recognize their value in an ever-changing global community.
To do this the Council will:
- Identify ways that the FSC community can educate its members about racial inequality and social injustice;
- Support actions that the FSC community can pursue to be positive voices for justice, inclusion, and peace;
- Through the Councils’ Committees, include students, faculty, staff, and alumni leaders in plans to develop a deeper understanding of race bias and strategies for reducing it;
- Oversee plans to educate students, faculty and staff about issues relating to racial inequality and social justice; and
- Provide an evaluation assessment to measure FSC’s progress.
The outcomes of this Council will build a college community that serves as an exemplar of educational opportunity and success for students of color and will develop high-impact practices that will be a model for other institutions.