Vision Statement
The Employee Pride Association envisions building a legacy that promotes equity and
opportunity while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment within
the San José-Evergreen Community College District community for all LGBTQIA+ and allied employees.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Employee Pride Association (EPA) is to promote equity and
social justice for LGBTQIA+ and allied employees and students within
the San José-Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD).
The EPA is committed to engaging SJECCD constituencies in essential learning
and action towards advancing LGBTQIA+ and allied employees’ and
students’ interests, retention, and well-being.
Purpose
The Employee Pride Association shall exist for the following purposes:
- To connect, socialize with, and support LGBTQIA+ employees and students
across the district and EVC and SJCC campus communities. - To advocate for meaningful policy change, resource allocation, and
competency training that enhances the district's ability to develop and
maintain the diverse LGBTQIA+ community of students, employees, alumni,
and community partners. - To raise awareness of the presence and contributions of SJECCD LGBTQIA+
employees and the larger LGBTQIA+ community within Silicon Valley.
The Employee Pride Association Objectives
The Employee Pride Association is committed to promoting education, awareness,
and advocacy for/of the LGBTQIA+ community within the San José-Evergreen
Community College District.
The Employee Pride Association recognizes the critical value of diverse perspectives,
lives, and identities in enriching the district and working towards opportunity,
equity, and social justice. As such, the following are the objectives of the Employee Pride Association:
- To serve as a resource for the concerns of the LGBTQIA+ within SJECCD
- To offer professional development and social opportunities to LGBTQIA+
employees. - To ensure the legacy of the association and the contributions of LGBTQIA+
employees to the San José-Evergreen Community College District are recognized. - To establish and facilitate communication among SJECCD LGBTQIA+
employees. - To provide a welcoming environment to empower, attract, and retain LGBTQIA+
employees. - To advocate for equitable policies and foster inclusive district and campus
climates. - To support and serve as role models for LGBTQIA+ employees and students.
- To promote education on LGBTQIA+ issues, increasing multicultural competency
for our district and campuses.