Diversity & Retention at South
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” – Quote from Nelson Mandela’s 1994 inaugural address
Resources | Meet the Staff
Commitment
Diversity matters.
The Diversity & Retention Department includes an Office of Diversity & Retention, a Cultural Center, and the Women's Center. For more information on each of these areas, meet the staff below.
Mission Statement: Diversity & Retention is a network of departments working together to foster an inclusive campus community by providing education about diversity, social justice, gender equity, and multiculturalism. We advocate for the academic persistence and success of students of color and underrepresented groups through leadership opportunities, support services, programming, and college-wide initiatives.
Resources
Diversity & Retention offers the following:
- Resources, referrals, and advocacy for your social and educational needs
- Leadership training opportunities
- Multicultural events and programs
- An American Ethnic Studies Course (AME 201Z) – Winter 2007
- Textbooks and diversity books/films loan libraries (JMB 148/RS 158)
Meet the Diversity & Retention Staff
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Cessa Heard-Johnson
Dean of Diversity, Retention, & Student Leadership
The Dean of Diversity, Retention, & Student Life is the head of the Diversity & Retention Department. The Dean is also the chair for the President's Committee on Diversity & Retention, which meets every 1st Thursday of the month to plan and implement campus-wide initiatives.
Phone: (206) 768-6749
Email: chjohnson@sccd.ctc.edu
Office: JMB 135 |
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Jo Anderson
Director -
Office of Diversity & Retention
The Office of Diversity & Retention is an advocate for the best educational environment for underrepresented students at South Seattle Community College. For retention purposes, the office implements events and activities, leadership development opportunities, and support services.
Phone: (206) 768-6455
Email: janderson@sccd.ctc.edu
Office:
RSB 158 |
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Iosefa Seia
Cultural Center Coordinator
The Cultural Center, located in JMB 146, is a community center/space for students, faculty, and staff to explore their own cultural identities as well as learn about other cultures in a safe, secure environment.
Phone: (206) 764-7950
Email: jseia@sccd.ctc.edu
Office:
JMB 146 |
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Cara Pierson
Women’s Center Coordinator
The Women’s Center (JMB 148) is dedicated to supporting the academic, personal, and professional success of women in the campus community by providing resource referrals, educational programs addressing women’s issues, and a friendly, supportive environment for individuals of all gender identities.
Phone: (206) 768-6831
Email: cpierson@sccd.ctc.edu
Office: JMB 135 |
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