Diversity & Inclusion
WHAT WE DO
Greenville Technical College recognizes that the vibrancy of our community is enhanced by diversity, which we define as the range of human differences. We believe a culture of inclusion puts diversity into action by creating an environment of involvement, respect and engagement - where a multiplicity of beliefs, interests, experiences, and viewpoints are harnessed to accomplish our goals.
We work to achieve diversity and inclusion by
- Delivering services in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Fostering an environment in which students and employees embrace and promote inclusion and understanding of the value of diversity as demonstrated through interactions with one another.
- Integrating diversity into business strategies, decisions, and business processes.
- Aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with strategic imperatives.
- Increasing effectiveness and accountability of efforts by developing measureable goals.
CONTACT US
Associate Vice President for Executive Affairs
Wendy Walden
Wendy.Walden@gvltec.edu
(864) 250-8125
Student Leadership/Call Me Mister Coordinator
Richard Dawkins
Richard.Dawkins@gvltec.edu
(864) 250-8561
Chair of International Education
Bonnie Smith
Bonnie.Smith@gvltec.edu
(864) 250-8856
ESL Program Coordinator
Lissette Treanor
Lissette.Treanor@gvltec.edu
(864) 250-8396
Director, Student Disabilities Services
Elaine Scott-Mattison
Elaine.Scott-Mattison@gvltec.edu
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
AAMLI
The Greenville Technical College African American Male Leadership Institute is committed to developing leadership potential among African American males enrolled at Greenville Technical College.
About AAMLICall Me Mister
Greenville Technical College is proud to be part of Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models), an initiative to recruit, train, certify and place men, particularly minorities, as teachers in South Carolina public elementary schools. This program was created to address the need for more diversity among role models for our youngest citizens and to provide support services so that more of these students have a successful college experience.
About Call Me MisterThe Unsung Hero
The Unsung Hero Awards Program is an annual event that Greenville Technical College uses to recognize the unselfish and often unnoticed acts of individuals in the college and community.
About Unsung HeroesInternational Education
The International Education effort at Greenville Technical College promotes culturally diverse college experiences for students and faculty by infusing a variety of international and intercultural elements into teaching and learning. Such efforts will extend students' educational experiences to empower them to engage in free and open discussion of ideas, to have informed appreciation of their distinct cultural heritages, and to live and work within a global community.
About International EducationDisability Support
We'll balance your needs and course requirements in an accommodations plan that gives you an equal opportunity for success.
About disability supportCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
SpiritFest
SpiritFest is a Gospel music event and includes scholarship opportunities for deserving youth.
About SpiritFestMLK DreamWeekend
MLK DreamWeekend honors Dr. King's legacy through a collaboration of community leaders, business executives, civic organizations and academic institutions to encourage and implement scholarships, diversity, community service and other values that represent Dr. King.
About MLK Dream WeekendAfrican American Heritage Month
African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Greenville Technical College celebrates with several programs during the month of February.
About African American Heritage Month