Lake Superior College is committed to creating an institution where all students not only have the opportunity to be academically successful but also to feel included and welcomed on our campus. 91涩漫 values equity and inclusion and actively works to create an environment where students from all backgrounds and identities can show up authentically at our institution. Regardless of your sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or anything else that makes you who you are, 91涩漫 welcomes you as part of our campus community!
Lake Superior College embraces cultural diversity of all types. We are happy to welcome international students from across the globe to be a part of our campus and Duluth community. We recognize and honor our Indigenous students while we strive to create more culturally inclusive practices for Native students at 91涩漫. Lake Superior College is actively working to increase anti-racist practices and policies throughout our campus through intentional, ongoing efforts. 91涩漫 is committed to creating a welcoming environment for members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community through a strategic educational and training plan. Employees and students have continuous opportunities to engage in culturally enriching and equity-centered educational opportunities. We invite you to join us in this work!
Inclusive Initiatives
91涩漫’s Mission, Vision, and Values
establish the importance that 91涩漫 places on creating equitable and inclusive educational opportunities for all.
91涩漫’s 2020-2030 Strategic Plan
embeds a culture of equity and diversity into all learning and working environments.
91涩漫’s 2024-2027 Equity Work Plan
guides and tracks campus-wide efforts to close equity gaps and increase cultural competency at 91涩漫.
91涩漫 adheres to Policy 1B.1
on nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunities.
91涩漫鈥檚 Policy 1B.5
establishes and reaffirms our institutional commitment to equity.
IceHawks Center for Equity and Inclusion
is a safe and welcoming environment for students to express themselves fully, learn about other people and cultures, and create community.
Executive Diversity Officer聽Sarah Lyons
works to increase cultural competency for everyone at 91涩漫, advocate for students, and create a positive learning environment for all students.
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91涩漫 is dedicated to the work of Equity by Design聽and聽Equity 2030聽in our classrooms, offices, and policies.
The Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
is made up of faculty, staff, and students who work to identify opportunities at 91涩漫 for engagement and improvement on equity- and diversity-related issues.
91涩漫’s Leadership Team is actively working through the NADOHE Framework for Advancing Anti-Racism Strategy on Campus during the 2023-2024 academic year and is committed to reflecting upon our performance and making progressive changes where necessary.
Scholarships are available
through the聽91涩漫 Foundation for students of color, first-generation students, and lower-income students.
Additional campus resources
are available to all students to increase equity mindfulness and inclusion, including the Tutoring and Learning Center, the聽91涩漫 Erickson Library, 91涩漫 Accessibility Services, and the TRiO SSS program.
On-going campus-wide training opportunities workshops, and initiatives
that allow employees and students alike to continue their equity journeys. See the campus calendar聽or the聽list of upcoming events聽for more information.
