All District Day’s Building Community session, which will take place from 1:00pm to 2:20pm, is a series of breakouts designed to facilitate meaningful connections and discussions among all members of Pierce College.
Participants will have the opportunity to join one or more of our established Employee Resource and Affinity Groups

In addition, an Open Community session will be available for colleagues who would like to mingle and build community, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
HyFlex sessions will also be available for online participants; these include Zoom links to most of the ERG Spaces, as well as an overview workshop on what ERGs are, how to join an existing ERG, and how to start one.
The Building Community session aims to create an environment that celebrates diversity, fosters understanding, and promotes a sense of belonging and safety across our college community.

Building Community Sessions and Rooms

Village of Color

• This breakout session welcomes individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds to share
  experiences, challenges, and successes within the community.
  Facilitator(s): Dawn Reed & Joey Adams
• Zoom
• Location: Performance Lounge (CAS 420)

Women of Color Network

• A space for women of color to connect, support one another, and discuss relevant topics
  in an empowering environment.
• Facilitator(s): Davida Sharpe-Haygood, Dawn Reed & Shawna Freeman Lane (Z)
• Zoom
• Location: Performance Lounge (CAS 420) From 1:00-1:20 PM; CAS 523 From 1:25-2:20 PM

Men of Color Barbershop

• A safe forum for men of color to engage in candid conversations, seek mentorship, and
  build a network of support.
• Facilitator(s): Joey Adams, Rick Boulware & Tony Grace (Z)
  Zoom
• Performance Lounge (1:00pm – 1:20pm); CAS 526 (1:35pm – 2:20pm)

Latino/Latinx Community Space

• A space for Latinos to connect, support one another, and enjoy comunidad and chisme.
  Facilitator(s): Ilder Betancourt Lopez
• Performance Lounge (1:00pm – 1:20pm); CAS 528 (1:35pm – 2:20pm)

White/White-identifying Allies Group

• An opportunity for individuals to chat, learn, listen, and take action in supporting
  diversity and inclusion efforts as white allies.
• Facilitator(s): Emily Feleen & Jamie Jones (Z)
• Zoom
• Location: CAS 530

Queer ERG

• An inclusive space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to share experiences, provide
  support, and foster an inclusive environment.
• Facilitator(s): Eddie Perry
• Zoom
• CAS 529

Open Community Mingling

• A larger session for individuals to mingle, network, and connect with colleagues from
  diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Facilitator(s): Andrea Britten
• Zoom
• Location: HEC 302

HyFlex Session: Understanding ERGs

• A high-level overview discussing what ERGs are, how to join an existing ERG, and how to
  start one. This session is available for in-person and online participants.
• Facilitator(s): Liu Yang & Chris Cook (Z)
  Zoom
• Location: Library Classroom CAS 404