Equity and Engagement logoOverview

The Equity and Engagement Division oversees programs that promote some of the key values of De Anza College – including equity, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion.

These programs are focused on

  • Addressing inequities in higher education
  • Providing resources to help students overcome social barriers
  • Preparing students to become active participants and leaders in a democratic society

Programs in our division include

 

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Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education

The Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education promotes – through programs and services – an academic, cultural and social environment that provides equity, social justice and academic success for all at De Anza. The office is also home to the Jean Miller Resource Room for Women, Gender and Sexuality.


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Honors Program

The goal of the De Anza Honors Program is to engage, support and challenge self-motivated students to pursue a deeper education based on the principles of continuous intellectual growth, critical thinking, service-leadership and academic integrity, thereby enabling them to create opportunities for success in both their personal and professional lives.


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Learning in Communities

The Learning in Communities (LinC) program integrates two or more subjects to create a better and easier understanding of both. Students in the program work with a community of LinC members in the linked classes, helping each other succeed and making friends along the way.


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Student Success Center

The Student Success Center  supports classroom instruction with tutoring services to help students at all levels become better learners and gain the confidence and skills to achieve their greatest possible academic success.



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Student Success and Retention Services

Student Success and Retention Services (SSRS) works to address historical and institutional inequities resulting in achievement gaps for underserved students. SSRS fosters a community of learners and leaders through innovative services and teaching methods that increase retention, persistence, graduation and transfer rates. SSRS also houses First Year Experience, IMPACT AAPI, LEAD (Latinx Empowerment at De Anza), the Puente ProjectSummer Bridge and the Umoja Community.


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Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action (VIDA)

The Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy (VIDA) empowers students to become agents of change in their communities and beyond. VIDA fosters education that meets the needs of the communities we serve. It helps develop pathways to meaningful participation in local, state and federal government decision-making processes.

Division Dean

Dean Michelle Hernandez

Michelle Hernandez
Division Dean

408.864.8365

hernandezmichelle@deanz.edu

Angelita Pabros
Senior Administrative Assistant

408.864.8819

pabrosangelita@deanza.edu


Office Location

Building MLC, Room 250
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Associate Dean

Associate Dean Adrienne Hypolite

Adrienne Hypolite
Associate Dean, Learning Communities

408.864.8289

hypoliteadrienne@deanz.edu

Program contacts

Our Counselor


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