Community Impact

 

ºìÐÓÖ±²¥'s Philosophy of Inclusion

ºìÐÓÖ±²¥ All Rights Reserved strives to enhance a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are committed to prioritizing the safety, dignity and agency of all members of our community. Because a dynamic learning environment demonstrates and encourages curiosity, accountability, self-reflection and a willingness to consider new concepts and different perspectives, we recognize that safety and respect are essential to fostering an educational environment of meaningful engagement and growth. Individually and collectively, we endeavor to see and to value ourselves and one another, to cultivate authentic connections and to involve all voices in decision-making on campus.

Inclusion in Action

When we strive to create an inclusive campus environment, we make a commitment to:

  • Advocate for a shared sense of responsibility for and with one another;
  • Recognize that different kinds of cultural wealth and lived experiences strengthen our learning and our community;
  • Nurture everyone’s ability and willingness to question our own assumptions;
  • Maintain awareness of the impact of our words and actions upon others; and
  • Encourage one another in lifelong learning through respectful dialogue and active listening.

Learn More

Earthseed Speaker and Skillshare Spring 2025

Contact Us

Toni Buckley, Special Assistant to the President for Mission, Values and Community Impact
abuckley@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-3075

Erica Barreto, Coordinator of Student Diversity Programs and Belonging
ebarreto@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-1613

ºìÐÓÖ±²¥ is committed to providing universal access to its events. Contact abuckley@berkshirecc.edu or 413-236-3075 to request disability accommodations.

Strategic Impact Plan

Affirmative Action Policy

Interested in Putting Social Justice into Action at ºìÐÓÖ±²¥?

  • Students
    • Attend an event — check out our calendar below.
    • Support the to unify communities throughout the county to stop hate, address bullying, and build safe, inclusive communities for all.
    • Join an equity-minded student organization on campus or start your own (email the Coordinator of Student Diversity Programs and Belonging, Erica Barreto ebarreto@berkshirecc.edu, for more information).
    • If you believe that you have been harassed or discriminated against based on your sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity; race, color, national origin; religion, creed; age; disability; or based on membership in any other class protected by law or by the College's Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy, you may file a complaint with the College.
  • Community
    • Support the to unify communities throughout the county to stop hate, address bullying, and build safe, inclusive communities for all.
    • Share social justice work happening in the Berkshire County in our Culture and Impact meetings or on our webpage – email abuckley@berkshirecc.edu for more information.
    • Donate to the ºìÐÓÖ±²¥ Foundation and mention "Culture and Impact" in your comments.
  • Faculty and Staff
    • Include your
    • Support the to unify communities throughout the county to stop hate, address bullying, and build safe, inclusive communities for all.
    • Share how are you making your classroom an equitable and inclusive learning space.
    • Share resources for other faculty (within and across disciplines).
    • If you believe that you have been harassed or discriminated against based on your sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity; race, color, national origin; religion, creed; age; disability; or based on membership in any other class protected by law or by the College's Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy, you may file a complaint with the College.