What Happens When DEI and A Rural Community College Collide

When one talks of diversity, images of large, multicultural cities come to mind, not small-town, rural America. And yet, Butler County Community College (BC3) which is located in the very definition of rural America, has changed this mindset over the last couple of years through the library’s progr...

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Published in:Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice
Main Author: Julia Tulba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2023-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.palrap.org/ojs/palrap/article/view/286
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Summary:When one talks of diversity, images of large, multicultural cities come to mind, not small-town, rural America. And yet, Butler County Community College (BC3) which is located in the very definition of rural America, has changed this mindset over the last couple of years through the library’s programs on topics related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). BC3 has brought the world to its corner of America and this initiative has been greeted with both positive feedback and support.  The successful implementation of DEI programs at BC3’s campus is a testament that the topic of DEI should not be regarded as polemical but rather, one that can foster a willingness to step outside of one’s comfort learning zone. 
ISSN:2324-7878