SJECCD Employee Pride Association

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:

  1. To connect, socialize with, and support LGBTQIA+ employees and students 
    across the district and EVC and SJCC campus communities.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

SJECCD Resolution No. 061422-5

Employee Pride Association Handbook