Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion

McHenry County College is committed to developing an environment that works toward:

Belonging – Creating a sense of feeling welcomed, validated, and accepted in all spaces and aspects of one’s human experience.

Diversity – Embodying all our varied identities, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender and gender expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, body size, socioeconomic status, language, culture, perspective, and communication styles, collectively and as individuals.

Equity – Enhancing opportunities and accessibility to educational resources and information and promoting fair treatment for all.

Inclusion – Valuing all individuals and fostering a culture of respect and dignity that honors the individual’s voice and their contributions to the College.