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Culture, Community, & Belonging

Our Mission

The Office of Culture, Community, and Belonging (CCB) fosters institutional support for student belonging by facilitating campus-wide education for students, faculty, staff, and administrators in support of LVC’s mission and values.

Vision

The Office of Culture, Community, and Belonging endeavors to be a regional model for inclusive excellence.

Values

  • Integrity
  • Creativity
  • Collaboration
  • Inclusive Excellence
  • Promoting Equity
  • Social Justice
  • Collective Presence

Brave Zone

The Brave Zone Network trains LVC students, faculty, and staff with the goal of creating an on-campus network of allies and members of the LGBT+ community. The program educates members regarding how to address issues involving the community and how to advocate for peers, family members, and other acquaintances.

Learn About Brave Zone

Mosaic Mentors

The Mosaic Mentor Program is to provide direct and dedicated peer support focused on culture, community, and belonging.

Learn More About Mosaic Mentors

CCB Programs and Initiatives

  • STEP AFRIKA 101 (February 2025) 
  • African American Read-In (February 2025) 
  • Womxn’s Luncheon (March 2025) 
  • Drag Show (March 2025) 
  • Trans Day of Visibility (March 2025) 
  • Celebration of Eid (April 2025) 
  • Kente Intercultural Graduation (April 2025) 
  • Lavender Graduation (May 2025) 
  • Community Check-Ins (Monthly) 
  • Mosaic Mentor Monthly Meetings (Monthly) 
  • THRIVE Meetings (Monthly) 
  • National Coming Out Day (October 2024) 
  • Trans Day of Remembrance (November 2024) 
  • Kwanzaa Celebration (November 2024) 
  • Community Check-Ins (Monthly) 
  • Mosaic Mentor Meetings (Monthly) 
  • THRIVE Meetings (Monthly) 
  • Summer Enrichment Program 
  • Mosaic Mentor Training
  • Community Check-Ins (Monthly) 
  • Mosaic Mentor Monthly Meetings (Monthly) 
  • THRIVE Group Activities (Bi-weekly) 
  • STEP AFRIKA! 101(February 2024) 
  • African American Read-In (February 2024) 
  • Womxn’s Luncheon (March 2024) 
  • Drag Show (March 2024) 
  • Trans Day of Visibility (March 2024) 
  • Celebration of Eid (April 2024) 
  • Kente Intercultural Graduation (April 2024) 
  • Lavender Graduation (May 2024)
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Upcoming LVC Events

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The Examined Life: An Undergraduate Conference in the Liberal Arts

Mund Underground and Zimmerman Recital Hall
This conference is rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and will explore the theme “Living Deliberately” by engaging ethical and philosophical questions that shape everyday life.

Kente Intercultural Graduation

Zimmerman Recital Hall

Lavender Graduation

Zimmerman Recital Hall
Lavender Graduation is a special ceremony that honors the achievements of graduating GSM* (Gender and Sexual Minority) students and distinguished allies.

The Examined Life: An Undergraduate Conference in the Liberal Arts

Mund Underground and Zimmerman Recital Hall
This conference is rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and will explore the theme “Living Deliberately” by engaging ethical and philosophical questions that shape everyday life.

Kente Intercultural Graduation

Zimmerman Recital Hall

Lavender Graduation

Zimmerman Recital Hall
Lavender Graduation is a special ceremony that honors the achievements of graduating GSM* (Gender and Sexual Minority) students and distinguished allies.

Resources for Allies

Check out Bishop Library’s LibGuide for resources on Inclusive Excellence and Community, Culture, and Belonging.

Check out the LibGuide

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Reporting Issues & Grievances