Mission and Vision
MISSION: The Centre for Engaged Inclusion is THE premier place for education and training in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
VISION: We envision a community where everyone has a sense of belonging and possibility, and is empowered to cultivate an equitable world.
Lansing Community College Land Acknowledgement
Lansing Community College occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishnaabeg - Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. In particular, the City of Lansing and LCC reside on land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.

Meditation Room Now Available
Designed to provide a space to rest and reflect for 10, 20, 30 minutes, etc.
Partnerships and Resources
Service Learning and College 101
Service Learning
We are cultivating the next generation of civic activists who embrace the needs of their local communities. For more information contact Anne Heutsche at 483-1037.
College 101
For more information contact Margo Whalen at 483-9662.
Cultural Committees
Beyond the Book
The purpose of Beyond the Book is to expand the dialogues, learning and engagement around diversity, equity, and inclusion themed books to foster a greater sense of community all while celebrating difference.
Black History Committee
The Black History Month Committee is dedicated to facilitating the education and celebration of the rich heritage of African Americans in History. For more information contact Robin Moore at 483-9616.
Cesar Chavez Learning Center
The Cesar Chavez Learning Center (CCLC) provides a comfortable atmosphere where students from all backgrounds can get support academically, socially, and personally.
HISPANIC/Latinx HERITAGE COMMITTEE
For more information please contact Monica Del Castillo at 483-1924.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Awareness COMMITTEE
For more information please contact Eva Menefee at 483-1904.
PRISM Alliance
Our mission is to educate, support, and empower LCC faculty and staff to establish and maintain a safe and inclusive environment in which all individuals may lead their lives openly and authentically. For more information contact Jeanne Donado at 483-1307.
RISE Institute
The RISE Institute offers LCC’s employees a new model to include self-reflection and introspection, in regards to their classrooms and areas of engagement.
Safe Zone
A safe zone or a safe space is a confidential place where all people can bring their authentic selves and feel safe, welcome and included.
Wymin's (Women's) Collective
For more information please contact Lisa Haston at 483-1274.

Centre for Engaged Inclusion
Email: LCC-TheCentre@lcc.edu
Phone: (517) 483-1616
Webex Link
Laura Orta, Director
Email: ortal@lcc.edu
Phone: (517) 483-1287
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Gannon Building, Room 2224
Previous Advisory Committee Members
Kevin Brown
brownk28@lcc.edu
517-483-1025
Chris Manning
manninc3@lcc.edu
517-483-1061
Melissa Kaplan
kaplanm@lcc.edu
517-483-1488
Kali Majumdar
majumdak@lcc.edu
517-483-1031
Dr. Carlotta Walker
walkec37@lcc.edu
517-483-1534