ShaWanda in the Culinary/Baking Program

Diversity is a core value at 麻豆影院. We are committed to promoting a culture and practice of inclusion and empowerment.

Virginia Western defines diversity as the celebration of the unique contributions of all individuals, stemming from, but not limited to, the traditional categories of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.

We are Western–a college community united in our individuality.

Did you know?

  • Our diverse student body is comprised of students from 8 major ethnic groups.
  • The mission of Virginia’s Community Colleges is to “give EVERYONE the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.”
  • There are 5 minority-majority institutions in the Virginia Community College System.
  • The Office of Disability Services assists in facilitating accommodations for all eligible students.
  • Virginia Western has numerous student clubs and organizations. If you can’t find one that matches your interests, you can start a new one! Click on “Student Clubs & Organizations” below for more information.

What does diversity mean to you?

Sharnice

To me, Diversity is the representation of various cultures and human differences. When we all learn to cultivate a posture of respect and understanding for our differences, we can transform the world into a better place for all. Diversity should be important to everyone.

Sharnice

Virginia Western Employee
Linda Coleman

For me, diversity is the removal of barriers and ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities and support. Diversity also involves respecting the unique needs, perspectives and potential of all people.听 Diversity in the workplace refers to having a workforce that includes employees of different backgrounds, identities, and abilities. It covers not only demographic factors like race, gender, age, and religion but also personal and cultural aspects like education, skills, experiences, beliefs and lifestyle.听听 It can be values held by many organizations that are working to be supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.

Linda

Virginia Western Employee, August 2023
Ivan

Diversity is a rainbow of human colors, flavors, identities, orientations, and points of听view. A听good education involves forming hearts and minds in such a way that the person continues听to grow as a human being, not just as a worker. But this kind of formation presupposes the听enlargement of one’s horizons that only exposure and openness to diversity make possible.

Ivan

Virginia Western Faculty
Felix

To me diversity means inclusiveness or oneness. It is acknowledging and respecting our differences. When diversity is embraced and incorporated in our everyday lives, we will see exponential creativity, innovations, and growth as a people and as a nation. Miracles happen when people from different countries, religion, ethnicities, cultures, languages come together as one and share ideas, knowledge, and experiences.

Felix

Practical Nursing Alumni