EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Kellogg Community College is on a journey to become an equity-minded organization by building capacity for equity and inclusion within faculty, staff, and students and by creating and modifying policies and practices that benefit all.

In recent years, KCC has created and supported an Equity and Inclusion Committee, Accessibility Task Force, Women’s Network, and other initiatives that have equity as a common goal. KCC President’s Council continually focuses attention on current needs and capacity related to the College’s equity pursuit. Trainings, workshops, discussions, performances, speakers, lunch-and-learn sessions, and other activities have been available in all areas of the College. The College has translated materials into various languages, updated practices in pursuit of equity and inclusion, and forged relationships with individuals and organizations to strengthen KCC’s ties in the communities we serve.

Equity Statement

The Board of Trustees adopted the following statement in November 2018:

At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior, and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:

• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion through learning, engagement with others, and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination, and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice, and civility among and between us.

Race & Ethnicity at KCC

While we’ve been striving toward equity for years, we know that our work is far from complete. In many ways, our work is just beginning. 

According to the December 2024 BruIN Annual Report, the student population in Fall 2023 was:

• 74.8% white
• 9.06% unreported
• 11.7% Black/African American
• 8% Hispanic/Latino
• 2.59% Asian
• 1.66% American Indian/Alaska Native
• 0.19% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

According to the 2024 Best and Brightest Human Resources Survey, the full-time employee population in Fall 2024 was:

• 84.4% white
• 4.3% unreported
• 10.5% Black/African American
• 2.7% Hispanic/Latino
• .08% Asian

Gender at KCC

According to the December 2024 BruIN Annual Report, the student population in Fall 2023 was:

• 58.7% female
• 38.8% male

According to the 2024 Best and Brightest Human Resources Survey, the full-time employee population in Fall 2024 was:

• 59.4% female
• 40.6% male