Clark College Strategic Plan
Clark College in its strategic plan holds many priorities centered in tenets. One of those tenets is, Equitable Student Experience, the priorities that address this libguide are:
- Priority Two: Partner to remove barriers and provide inclusive support to increase student success.
- Priority Four: Create an environment where students feel welcomed, supported, represented, included, and a sense of belonging.
Clark College Social Equity Framework 2021-2026
Executive Summary
Clark College understands, confronts, and challenges the institutional systems of power, privilege, and inequity so that all members of the Clark College community can succeed. Embedded within Clark College’s Strategic Plan is the objective to facilitate student learning by providing conditions that improve educational outcomes and eliminate systemic disparities among all groups. This objective is the guiding principles that guide Clark College’s decision-making, policies, and processes.
In alignment with Clark College’s vision, mission, and values, we are committed to building an environment where all students feel welcome, accepted, and valued.
Vision
Rooted in social justice, Clark College is a beacon of hope, opportunities, and transformation providing excellent and equitable education to create economic, cultural, and community growth.
Mission
To cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and vibrant community, Clark College educates, empowers, and elevates individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Clark College Policy
Clark College Executive Cabinet approved the Immigration Rights and Non-Discrimination Policy 7500.000 reinforcing our commitment to ensure Clark is an equitable and inclusive place for everyone, regardless of immigration or citizenship status.
Librarianship
- Association of College & Research Libraries. Guidelines for University Library Services to Undergraduate Students. Approved at ALA Annual Conference, June 2005. Revision approved October 2013.
- Association of College & Research Libraries. Standards for Libraries in Higher Education. Approved by the ACRL Board of Directors, October 2011.
- Association of College & Research Libraries. Diversity Standards: Cultural Competency for Academic Libraries. Approved by the ACRL Board of Directors, October 2012.
- Office for Intellectual Freedom. Code of Ethics of the American Library Association. Adopted at the 1939 Midwinter Meeting by the ALA Council; amended June 30, 1981; June 28, 1995; January 22, 2008; and June 29, 2021.
- Reference and User Services Association. Guidelines for Library Services to Spanish-Speaking Library Users. Revised in 2006 by the Library Services to the Spanish-Speaking Committee, Reference Services Section of the Reference and User Services Association, American Library Association. (Originally adopted by the Reference and Adult Services Division Board of Directors, January 1988.) Approved by the RUSA Board of Directors, January 2007.
- Guidelines for Multilingual Materials Collection and Development and Library Services. Prepared by the Multilingual Materials Subcommittee (ad hoc), Adult Library Materials Committee, Reference and Adult Services Division, American Library Association. Adopted by the Reference and Adult Services Division Board of Directors, June 1990
- Office for Intellectual Freedom. Access to Digital Information, Services, and Networks: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. Adopted January 24, 1996; amended January 19, 2005; and July 15, 2009, by the ALA Council.
- Office for Intellectual Freedom. Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. Adopted June 30, 1993, by the ALA Council; amended July 12, 2000, June 30, 2004, July 2, 2008; and January 28, 2020.
- Office for Intellectual Freedom. Economic Barriers to Information Access: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. Adopted June 30, 1993, by the ALA Council and amended June 25, 2019.
- Office for Intellectual Freedom. Free Access to Libraries for Minors: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. Adopted June 30, 1972, by the ALA Council; amended July 1, 1981; July 3, 1991; June 30, 2004; July 2, 2008 under previous name "Free Access to Libraries for Minors"; July 1, 2014; and June 25, 2019.
- Office for Intellectual Freedom. Guidelines for Library Policies. Adopted by the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee June 28, 1994; revised January 19, 2005; March 29, 2014; and June 24, 2019.
- Office for Intellectual Freedom. Restricted Access to Library Materials: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. Adopted February 2, 1973, by the ALA Council; amended July 1, 1981; July 3, 1991; July 12, 2000; June 30, 2004; January 28, 2009; and July 1, 2014.
- Reference and User Services Association. Definitions of Reference. Approved by RUSA Board of Directors, January 14, 2008. Revised by Rebecca Eve Graff, Elizabeth German, Cynthia Johnson, and Janet T. O’Keefe; approved by the RUSA Board of Directors, December 13, 2021.
- Reference and User Services Association. Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers. Approved by the RUSA Board of Directors, June 2004. Toolkit created 2023 by Reference & User Services Association (RUSA) a task force.
- Reference and User Services Association. Guidelines for Library Services with 60+ Audience: Best Practices. Approved by RUSA Board September 2017.
- Reference and User Services Association. Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians. Approved by the RUSA Board of Directors, June 2004. Toolkit created 2023 by Reference & User Services Association (RUSA) a task force
- Reference and User Services Association. Guidelines for Business Information Responses. Approved by the RUSA Board of Directors, May 28, 2013. This document is an update to “Guidelines for Business Information Responses” last updated May 2013. Reviewed, updated and approved by BRASS Education Committee December 14, 2021. Reviewed and voted to approve 8-0 by BRASS Executive Committee February 11, 2022.
- Reference and User Services Association. Guidelines for Implementing and Maintaining Virtual Reference Services (PDF). Approved by the RUSA Board of Directors, March 2010.
- Reference and User Services Association. Guidelines for the Introduction of Electronic Information Resources to Users. Approved by the RUSA Board of Directors, June 2006.
Washington Law/Keep Washington Working Act
Keep Washington Working (2020), implemented in
- Section 4 (Immigration enforcement model policies—Adoption by schools, health facilities, courthouses): RCW 43.10.310
- Section 5 (Immigration and citizenship status—State agency restrictions): RCW 43.17.425
- Section 6 (Immigration and citizenship status—Law enforcement agency restrictions): RCW 10.93.160
- Section 7 (Immigration enforcement model policies—Adoption by law enforcement agencies): RCW 43.10.315
- Section 8 (Construction): Not codified. See Code Reviser note following: RCW 43.17.425
- Section 9 (Conflict with federal requirements): Not codified. See Code Reviser note following: RCW 43.17.425
