Inclusivity & Wellness Center

Mission, Vision, and Values

• Mission Statement

  The Inclusivity and Wellness Center, a collaborative effort with Diablo Valley College and the Associated Students, is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and thriving community for all students. Our mission is to address the diverse needs of our student body by supplying comprehensive resources, support services, and programming centered around Basic Needs, undocumented, immigrant communities/mixed status students, Health Services, LGBTQIA+ communities and their allies, and financial wellness through our SparkPoint services. By advocating for equity, promoting social justice, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes academic success, personal growth and community engagement, we strive to create an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

• Vision Statement

  The Inclusivity and Wellness Center envisions a future where every student at DVC, faculty, staff, and allies feel fully supported, celebrated, have equal access to higher education, and empowered to succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment. We aspire to be a beacon of hope and empowerment, supplying comprehensive support, resources and advocacy to ensure the success and well-being needed for all students to thrive academically, personally and emotionally. We strive to create a campus culture that embraces diversity, fosters understanding, and promotes equity for all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, socioeconomic status or expression. Through collaborative partnerships, innovative programming, advocacy and community building initiatives, we strive to break down barriers, challenge systemic inequities, and cultivate a sense of diversity, equity, inclusivity, access, and belonging, while also fostering allyship and solidarity across our campus.

  With this vision and mission, the Inclusivity and Wellness Center has two major goals:

  • Address the diverse needs of our student body by providing comprehensive resources, support services, and programming centered around basic needs, undocumented, health, LGBTQIA+, and financial wellness
  • Enhance student retention, support and success The Inclusivity and Wellness Center programs and services align with this vision, mission, and shall promote all the following core values, with an emphasis on social justice and cross-cultural empathy and solidarity.

• Values

  The Inclusivity and Wellness Center shall promote all of the following core values, with an emphasis on social justice and cross cultural empathy and solidarity.

  Social Justice

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  We shall promote equality and make effort to end oppression especially in areas of gender, ethnicity, class, disability, age, sexual orientation and spiritual faith.

  Cross Cultural Empathy and Solidarity

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  We shall promote understanding and appreciation of all cultures and embrace communication between different cultures and unification through mutual respect.

  Student Leadership

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  We shall promote opportunities for students to practice leadership and promote collaboration between students, clubs, organizations, staff and faculty.

  Freedom of Expression

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  We shall embrace expression of diverse cultures, backgrounds and opinions.

  Sustainability

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  Activities shall be environmentally friendly and executed with sustainable long-term goals and implications in mind.

  Community Building

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  We shall promote relationship-building to form an inclusive, connected and inviting community.

  Academic Outreach

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  The Center shall support academic discussions and learning around but not limited to social justice.