Videos
2023 Fall Equity Dialogue: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging for All at MC
This dialogue included two discussion panels, one on October 26 and the other on October 27, that focused on identifying what true belonging is, ways to foster and cultivate a climate and culture of belonging,
and ways that each of us can contribute to making MC a place where all people feel welcomed, that they matter, and that they are supported in unlocking their full potential to thrive and fulfill their passions. This recording is from the October 27 event in which we were honored to host our special keynote speaker, Dr. Rachel-Yvonne Talton, an expert in the field of DEI, Belonging, and Global Trust and the founder and CEO of Synergy.
2023 Spring Equity Dialogue: Culture of Care
Monday, April 10 – Friday, April 14, 2023
The Office of Equity and Inclusion proudly presented Equity Week 2023: Culture of Care: "Face it, there is no eqUity and Inclusion without U & I, embrace it."
We programmed an action-packed week that included programs and performances conducted by our students, faculty, and staff. Sessions helped individuals develop and apply personal and professional practices that will build an inclusive environment, equitable student success rates, and employee career growth and fulfillment.
2022 Spring Equity Dialogue: Critical Race Theory
Our Spring Dialogue was held virtually on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Students, employees, and the community had an opportunity to get an understanding of CRT, away from the dramatized representations in the media. A specific focus was a discussion of criminal justice and the legal system. Almost 70 participants were able to learn how decisions are made and how the public can influence those decisions through a racial equity lens and what practices government agencies, schools, and the community can implement.
Watch the session recordingnew window and read the event program (PDF, 
) to learn more about this forum and the presenters.
2021 Fall Equity Dialogue: Critical Race Theory
Montgomery College’s Office of Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with Montgomery County’s Office of the County Executive and The Universities at Shady Grove, hosted a forum to examine what critical race theory (CRT) is—and what it isn’t.
2020 Women Who Empower Panel
2019 Excellence in Equity Awards
2019 Equity Summit
From Awareness to Action to Innovation: Empowering Leaders through Inclusive Excellence
1. From Awareness to Action, to Innovation: Empowering Leaders Through Inclusive Excellence by Dr. Damon A. Williams, Chief Catalyst, Center for Strategic Diversity Leadership and Social Innovation. 2. Data Discovery by Mr. Diego Uriburu, Executive Director, Identity. 3. MC Statistics/Demographics and Focus on being an "Achieving the Dream" college by Professor John Hamman, Dean of Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science
Overview of Montgomery County’s Racial Equity and Social Justice Initiative
Diversity and Inclusion
Student Track led by Dr. Williams
2018 Report at the Spring Opening Meeting
Our mission and accomplishments as presented at the Spring Opening Meeting 2018
A Message from Dr. Pollard
Dr. DeRionne Pollard describes the College's commitment to fostering an environment of equity and inclusion.
A message from Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Sharon Bland
Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Sharon Bland addresses the MC community.
You Are Welcome Here
Montgomery College is the most diverse community college in the continental US. We participated in the #YouAreWelcomeHere campaign to affirm that we welcome students from all backgrounds.