Working With the Communities We Serve
Community Engagement at Maricopa Community Colleges is charged with promoting positive relationships between our organization and community groups, civic organizations, nonprofits, and municipalities. Furthermore, we believe in offering students opportunities to learn and grow beyond the classroom.
Community Advisory Committees
As part of our commitment to inclusiveness, engagement, and respect, the Chancellor and district leadership meets regularly with a number of community advisory committees. Members of these committees are appointed by the Chancellor and serve to provide insight and perspective into the interests they represent.
Through these partnerships, we are better positioned to meet the educational and workforce needs of the communities we serve.
Committees
- African American Community Advisory Committee
- Asian Pacific Islander Community Advisory Committee
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Community Advisory Committee
- Latino Community Advisory Committee
- Native American Community Advisory Committee
Goals
- Serve as a conduit of information between Maricopa Community Colleges and the community
- Provide community-inspired counsel and advice for district leadership
- Help the district identify community issues and proactively address concerns
Maricopa Affinity Resource Groups
As part of our commitment to inclusiveness, engagement, and respect, Maricopa has seven employee affinity resource groups that celebrate diversity, embrace inclusion and support employees, students and community. These Maricopa Affinity Resource Groups provide:
- A support network and resource for employees who self-identify with each group
- Information on employment, cultural awareness, and other diversity issues unique to each population
- Advocacy and support for students in each population as they strive to attain a postsecondary education
- Collaboration with community based organizations
Groups
- Asian Pacific Islander Association
- Equality Maricopa
- Juntos por Maricopa
- Maricopa Council on Black American Affairs
- Maricopa Veterans Education Taskforce
- United Tribal Employees Council
- Ability Maricopa