What is the DEI Excellence Award?
- An initiative to increase awareness, knowledge, and skills in inclusivity, cultural awareness & social justice.
Why should I do this?
- Earn the DEI excellence distinction & cords for graduation.
- Become a change agent.
- Feel empowered.
- Build my Resume.
How long do I have to complete it?
- Start your first semester or any time a after.
- Finish before applying for graduation.
How easy is it?
- Complete one DEI course.
- Attend Five DEI designated events.*
- Volunteer at one DEI designated event.*
*This can be on campus, at CT State, or in the community
How do I get more information?
- Talk to your CCS 1001 instructor.
- Email: NW-DEIExcellence@groups.ct.edu
- Contact one of the DEI Excellence Award Program Committee members.
How do I get started?
Pick up your DEI Participant Journal at one of the designated locations:
- Your CCS 1001 instructor
- Library
- Dean of Faculty & Students office (FH 103)
- Office of Disability Services (GW 303)
FOR MAY 2024 COMMENCEMENT – Completed passport are DUE in the Dean of Faculty & Students office (FH 103) no later than MAY 1, 2024.
COMMITTEE CONTACT
Joanna Cyr
jcyr@nwcc.edu
Connie Hotchkiss
chotchkiss@nwcc.edu
Daneen Huddart
dhuddart@nwcc.edu
Deborah Kline
dkline@nwcc.edu
Hillary McCarty
hmccarty@nwcc.edu
Rebecca Russo
rrusso@nwcc.edu
Jackie Vincent
jvincent@nwcc.edu
Megan Vo
mvo@nwcc.edu
Jen White
jwhite@nwcc.edu
LINKS
Event Endorsement Form
https://forms.office.com/r/07LPKTRsiQ