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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Inside COCM's DEI Task Force with Dr. Mecca Marsh, Corey Reedy, and Kern Williams
Manage episode 378336510 series 29365
"I think that the important part is making sure that we have a variety of voices at the table... looking at what their concerns are and their perspective. That's going to be important as the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) task force moves forward," - Kern Williams
Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future."
College campuses are the pulse of the political landscape, and it's crucial to engage the right people in the conversations to incite change.
On this episode of "Student Housing Matters," Dr. Mecca Marsh, Corporate Support Specialist for COCM sits down with Corey Reedy, Vice President of Operations, and Kern Williams Regional Vice President to introduce and discuss the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) task force at COCM.
They share how the task force came to be at COCM and the significance of having a variety of voices and perspectives addressing the unique needs and experiences of ALL individuals.
Listen in to learn how these professionals are navigating the complex landscape of student housing and the various means the DEI Task Force is employing to improve inclusion, celebrate differences, and create a welcoming environment within COCM.
Topics CoveredDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in education: How the formation of the DEI Task Force at COCM has evolved to support the holistic well-being of ALL employees
Discover how the task force has adapted to include those in the LGBTQ+ community and to address a broader range of issues in the legal and social landscape
The major accomplishments of the DEI Task Force over the past 3-4 years
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in highlighting the need for DEI education to address challenges in marginalized communities
The role of the DEI task force in building a legacy and the future for DEI efforts at COCM
How the task force is toward alignment with the school's values in a continuous mindset of improvement and forward movement
How listeners can join COCM to be a part of the legacy
ResourcesStudent Housing Matters Podcast
Connect with Corey Reedy Connect with Kern Williams Connect with Dr. Mecca MarshStudent Housing Matters on Facebook
Student Housing Matters on Twitter
Email media@cocm.com
99 episodes
Manage episode 378336510 series 29365
"I think that the important part is making sure that we have a variety of voices at the table... looking at what their concerns are and their perspective. That's going to be important as the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) task force moves forward," - Kern Williams
Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future."
College campuses are the pulse of the political landscape, and it's crucial to engage the right people in the conversations to incite change.
On this episode of "Student Housing Matters," Dr. Mecca Marsh, Corporate Support Specialist for COCM sits down with Corey Reedy, Vice President of Operations, and Kern Williams Regional Vice President to introduce and discuss the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) task force at COCM.
They share how the task force came to be at COCM and the significance of having a variety of voices and perspectives addressing the unique needs and experiences of ALL individuals.
Listen in to learn how these professionals are navigating the complex landscape of student housing and the various means the DEI Task Force is employing to improve inclusion, celebrate differences, and create a welcoming environment within COCM.
Topics CoveredDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in education: How the formation of the DEI Task Force at COCM has evolved to support the holistic well-being of ALL employees
Discover how the task force has adapted to include those in the LGBTQ+ community and to address a broader range of issues in the legal and social landscape
The major accomplishments of the DEI Task Force over the past 3-4 years
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in highlighting the need for DEI education to address challenges in marginalized communities
The role of the DEI task force in building a legacy and the future for DEI efforts at COCM
How the task force is toward alignment with the school's values in a continuous mindset of improvement and forward movement
How listeners can join COCM to be a part of the legacy
ResourcesStudent Housing Matters Podcast
Connect with Corey Reedy Connect with Kern Williams Connect with Dr. Mecca MarshStudent Housing Matters on Facebook
Student Housing Matters on Twitter
Email media@cocm.com
99 episodes
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