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COC Biodiversity
(Faculty Lead: Jeannie Chari)
College of the Canyons is well suited to help lead the campus and surrounding community in an effort to maintain biodiversity. The College has included the Biodiversity Initiative in its facilities master plan, which states the following: “The continued degradation of life-sustaining resources, such as atmosphere and water, is in full-play and demands immediate action on everyone’s part.” COC is fast becoming a leader in fostering awareness and initiating solutions to save the earth’s ecosystem. To join Team Biodiversity please email Jeannie.Chari@canyons.edu, Biodiversity Initiative Coordinator.
Engage the Election
(Faculty Lead: Patty Robinson)
When it comes to our nation’s students, many express disillusionment with politics; and, in some cases, they are heard asking, “Why should I vote? My vote doesn’t count.” As we head towards the 2020 elections, it is important to foster greater interest in the electoral process, especially among first-time voters. Become part of the process to create social change by increasing rates of participatory democracy through the development of an Engage the Election Student Task Force.
Food Insecurity/Public Health
(Faculty Lead: Patty Robinson)
Students will examine a variety of issues affecting the public health of our community. This includes addressing the topic of food insecurity, food deserts, and food sustainability. The Food Insecurity/Public Health Team is especially concerned with how these issues affect COC students, since many struggle financially and do not have access to healthy and nutritious meals. Work will emphasize practical, applicable, and manageable resources to create greater personal and community well-being.
Homelessness Task Force
(Faculty Lead: Patty Robinson)
The issue of homelessness in not new. In fact, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that almost 134,000 people are homeless in California, with over 55,000 residing in Los Angeles County. The number of homeless men, women, and children living in the Santa Clarita Valley reaches into the 100s. Unfortunately, these numbers are far greater as a result of the “invisible” homeless who “pass” without others realizing their plight. This problem is not limited to the person living on the street but affects our own students, including your peer sitting next to you in class. Become part of a Homelessness Student Task Force which will work to consider solutions to resolve our region’s homeless crisis. Students will work directly with members of several non-profits, as well as consider ways to contribute the City of Santa Clarita’s Community Plan to Address Homelessness.
Sexual Harassment and Assault
(Faculty Lead: Shana Williams)
Sexual harassment includes bullying or coercion of a sexual nature, as well as unwelcomed and inappropriate actions ranging from mild transgression to sexual assault. Sexual harassment happens to all genders, ages, sexualities, ethnicities, and races. Sexual violence affects millions of Americans per year, including 69% of sexual assault victims who are aged 12-34. One way to combat this problem is through education and training of young people, even as early as elementary and middle school. Become part of the “Wake Up, Stand Up” Sexual Harassment Prevention Team who will develop a student awareness/education “train the trainer” model for young adults.
For more information, please contact Patty Robinson,
Faculty Director, Civic and Community Engagement Initiatives
661.362.3992 or Patty.Robinson@canyons.edu