Rocklin Campus A
- Email: equity@sierracollege.edu
- Phone: (916) 660-7396
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Fall and Spring Hours
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sierra College is committed to eliminating the achievement gap in all student populations with pro-active student centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community.
The Division of Student Equity facilitates and promotes—through various collaborative programs, initiatives, and services—an equity minded academic, cultural and social environment that contributes to the overall mission of the district in its commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Planning with the end in mind, Sierra College encourages students to begin their educational journey with a career exploration and college success focused first year experience that allows students to earn a degree or certificate that leads to a fulfilling career trajectory.
The Division of Student Equity brings instructional and student service programs together to provide intentional high touch support services that advance academic and career success for students.
The Student Equity Plan outlines college success from an equity lens. It recommends policy, procedure and resource changes. The SEP also defines the effective implementation of programs and ensures that professional development opportunities are available and aligned with student equity outcomes.
Sierra College is committed to closing equity gaps. The Sierra College Students Speak Report provides the college with an opportunity to self-reflect on our current structures and re-envision what we do to better meet the needs of our students.
Helping first generation students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.
Designed to increase the retention, success rates, and the graduation and transfer rates of African ancestry students.
Provides guidance, resources and support for undocumented students and mixed-status families.
The Native American Resource Room offers a space for students to study, access books and supplies, and meet with the Tribal Liaison.
Student Equity improves all phases of the student experience, starting with high school academic readiness through transfer assistance and career advice. Student Equity outcomes are measured by five equity success indicators from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office: