Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at 91快活林

Celebration of Black History Month 2025

91快活林 is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a variety of events honoring Black culture, history, and achievements. From thought-provoking discussions to creative activities and music-filled celebrations, the campus community is invited to come together in recognition and celebration throughout February.

Standing on Business - Black Business Panel

Tuesday, Feb. 4th | | 11 AM - 1 PM

Join the Black Student Union for a dynamic discussion featuring Black entrepreneurs and professionals sharing insights on their journeys, challenges, and successes. Celebrate the spirit of Black enterprise and gain valuable advice for your own career aspirations.

Create a Collage

Tuesday, Feb. 11th | | 12:30 PM - 2 PM

Express your creativity by making collages inspired by Black history and culture. All materials will be provided for this hands-on activity, open to all skill levels.

Color and Canvas Creations

Thursday, Feb. 13th | | 11 AM - 1 PM

Sing your heart out in celebration of Black music and culture at this lively karaoke session. Join us in the Student Lounge for good vibes, great music, and community connection.

Say It with Music

Wednesday, Feb. 19th | | 1 PM - 3 PM

Sing your heart out in celebration of Black music and culture at this lively karaoke session. Join us in the Student Lounge for good vibes, great music, and community connection.

Karaoke Night

Wednesday, Feb. 26th | | 11 AM - 1 PM

Sing your heart out in celebration of Black music and culture at this lively karaoke session. Join us in the Student Lounge for good vibes, great music, and community connection.

Kishwaukee College Equity Statement

91快活林 is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, focused on respect and fairness, in all aspects of the College experience.

Equity at Kish

91快活林鈥檚 values of equity and support show our commitment to welcoming and valuing all learners and members of the Kish community. We believe everyone deserves an affordable, quality education, and any barriers or completion gaps must be addressed. In the spring of 2019, Kish joined the Illinois Equity in Attainment Initiative (ILEA), the signature initiative of the (PCC). Along with , Kish committed to the goal of eliminating the achievement gap for students of color and low-income students. Through these efforts, Kish was recognized with the 2022 Equity and Diversity Award by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA).

Kish continues the great work to reduce barriers and close achievement gaps. We continue to execute our Equity Plan and implement the best strategies to support all students who choose Kish. You can find more of our current data and plans in the following:

91快活林 is dedicated to:

Creating and sustaining a College climate that recognizes and values diversity
Supporting the success of a diverse student population
Recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce
Establishing open and vibrant lines of communication about issues related to diversity, including its recognition, expression and protection
Integrating diversity into College curricula
Developing and implementing a campus-wide system of responsibility and accountability to achieve the goals and action items expressed in this plan
Promoting intercultural dialogue and collaborative academic and social experiences

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Observance
Hispanic Awareness Month
Black History Month
LGBT Awareness Month
Women鈥檚 History Month
Gender and Sexuality Diversity
Native American Heritage Month

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Dr. Rosy CorderoDirector of Diversity, Equity & InclusionP815-825-9588Ercordero1@kish.edu

News & Events

Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative

The 91快活林 Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation鈥檚 Nursing Textbook Initiative.
Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation Scholarship

Members of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the 91快活林 Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the 91快活林 Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.

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