The Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education has been reconstituted, and is still committed to enriching a creative, quality experience and success for De Anza College faculty, students, and staff, said Veronica Neal, the new faculty director.

The new office, in the Administration Building, is a virtual art gallery of colorful and provocative images.

The original Equity Office  opened its doors at De Anza College in 1989 with a primary focus on guaranteeing affirmative action and equal opportunity during the hiring process. Since then, its services have been expanded to include faculty and student equity.

The new purpose will move towards a deeper, systemic approach to educational change and social transformation instead of “diversity sensitivity,” Neal said. 

“The Equity Office is not just here for faculty, but here for class professionals and students,” she said.

The Equity Office is responsible for providing effective leadership and expertise in the development, engagement, coordination, implementation and assessment of programs and services to encourage diversity awareness and understand the differences.

“Equity, social justice and multicultural education can happen, not only in this office, but also everywhere around campus,” Neal said.  

“I feel so excited about all those potentials and positive energy at De Anza, and want to encourage students who haven’t gotten involved in our equity works to check our website out, and to keep growing our community by getting involved.”