College Info Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity enriches our learning. We embrace diversity in all of its contexts, including strengths, perspectives, and people. We seek to increase our capacity to understand issues of difference, power, and privilege and to constructively resolve conflict.

For more information about diversity and inclusion at TC3, contact successprograms@tc3.edu.

Students from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and genders have a place at TC3.

Equity, Diversity, Justice, and Inclusion Plan

The contents of the Tompkins Cortland Community College | Strategic Equity, Diversity, Justice, and Inclusion Plan are a result of the Diversity Equity Action Council Steering Committee analyzing and synthesizing requested feedback received through survey responses and focus groups of the campus community. Purposefully, the steering committee also  reviewed the 2021 SUNY Systems 25-Point Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategic Action Plan, the College's Strategic Plan, and the Academic Plan to influence and complement positive progress toward our mutual success efforts.

That said, the Steering Committee acknowledges that the gap between the vision and current reality is also a source of energy. If there were no gaps, there would be no need for any action to move toward the vision (Senge, 2006). 

The contents of the strategic plan highlight the College's vision, mission, and values. Subsequently, the Diversity Mission Statement and Fundamental Definitions are given voice concerning this plan. Priorities followed by subsequent goals, action steps, and key performance indicators comprise a mindful strategy to stimulate essential advancement for our campus community.

Diversity Education and Leadership Training

Staff members from the Office of Diversity Education and Support Services serve as facilitators for presenting workshops in classrooms, residence halls, and for student organizations. Request a program, workshop, or training. 

Campus Climate Survey

At TC3, we strive for a welcoming and inclusive workplace where all employees can be engaged, respected, and thrive in their work environment. Therefore, we must assess our campus climate. To achieve this, we have contracted with a vendor, Viewfinder® Campus Climate Surveys, LLC to administer a SUNY-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Campus Climate Survey for students and employees from 10/23/2024 through 11/22/2024. No personal identifying information was collected. As TC3 continues to grow, diversity, equity, and inclusion will remain an integral focal point for the college and its students. As part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, the climate survey will help us identify our strengths to build on them while allowing us to take stock of opportunities to strengthen our ongoing DEI policies, practices, and initiatives. 

Pulse Campus Climate Survey (Historical Data)

The College has completed assessments of the campus climate for students at TC3. The study had three purposes: 

  1. to help College officials gain a better understanding of what it is like being a student at Tompkins Cortland; 
  2. to help college officials be proactive in identifying student concerns; and 
  3. to provide a benchmark for future examinations of the campus climate at Tompkins Cortland.