Dr. Ivan Harrell

Yesterday we had a great kick-off to the 24/25 academic year. Meaningful professional development took place ,including Tim Wise reminding us of the importance of our college continuing to address issues of equity, diversify, inclusion, belonging and anti-racism. @tacomacc

Earlier this week I concluded 4 days of learning and connection at AACC’s Presidents Academy Summer Institute. I learned a lot and was able to connect so many amazing colleagues. @tacomacc

Congratulations to our graduates in our Corrections Education programs! We are so proud of each one of them. @tacomacc

Today was an absolutely day to have our End of Year Celebration. @tacomacc

@DrPamLuster @allintovote @FairElections @Cvp_Abdullah @Iamkeithcurry @DrTammeil Thank you for allowing me to participate. I'm blessed to be able to lead such an amazing institution, Tacoma Community College! @tacomacc

TY @TCCpres for providing excellent resources tonight and keep up the great work!Next wk is our last Season 4 #EquityChat session & it's on Voter Engagement & Racial Equity w/@allintovote @FairElections & @Cvp_Abdullah join us! @Iamkeithcurry @DrTammeil @DrPamLuster OUT!

@DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @CollegeFutures @HowardCCPrez @EvCCPresident @LEGO_Group That's beautiful.

@TCCpres @Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @CollegeFutures @HowardCCPrez @EvCCPresident Wow! I adore @LEGO_Group! Recently completed the flower arrangement and it sits in my living room. Glad to be in such good company!

Q8 @TCCpres. The road to racial equity is long. How are you sustaining yourself? What practice would you recommend to other #EquityAvengers? @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures #EquityChat

@Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures (3/3) I also have a supportive board that allows me time to disconnect. What I would recommend to others is to find what works for them, and to make sure they are finding meaningful time to disconnect, and to try Legos!

@Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures (1/3) This is something that I continue to work on. One thing is I continually remind myself that creating meaningful change takes time. (These issues weren’t created overnight and won’t be fixed overnight.)

@DrTammeil @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures (2/2) What gives me hope is our students and all of the brilliance and resiliency that they possess.

Q7 @TCCpres. We all have a vision of the future we want to live in. What is your freedom dream for higher education and what gives you hope for its future? @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures #EquityChat #EquityAvengers

@DrTammeil @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures (1/2) My dream is that we create higher education environments that truly provide the culture, instruction, and support structures that allow all students and employees the ability to be their authentic selves as they strive to complete their personal and career goals.

@DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures (2/2) Most importantly the voices of students, faculty, and staff inform my/our practice.

Q6 @TCCpres. To do this work, we must continue learning and partnering with others. How do you educate yourself and who is informing your practice? @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures #EquityChat #EquityAvengers

@DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures (1/2) I can’t say there is a particular who that informs my practice. Me and the team are using learnings from books, research studies, conferences/convenings, as well as seeing what is working well for other higher education institutions.

@Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures (2/2) Preparation for the 60th Anniversary in 2025 and Completion of our new Center for Innovative Learning and Engagement tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/aroun…

Q5 @TCCpres. As you reflect on this past academic year, what are 2-3 priorities you plan to focus on for next year? @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures #EquityChat

@Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures (1/2) We will continue our equity and belonging work on our road to becoming an anti-racist institution. Focus will be given to policies and practices, and important work to creating an environment that is conducive to supporting the success of all students, faculty and staff.

@DrTammeil @tacomacc @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures (7/7) The work of addressing issues of housing insecurity for community college students is difficult and complicated, but extremely necessary.

Q4 @TCCpres. What were your biggest takeaways from the program, and how can they inform future programs to address student housing insecurity at @tacomacc and other community colleges? @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures #EquityAvengers

@DrTammeil @tacomacc @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures (6/7) Know that this type of program can only be one options in a set of programs intended to address housing insecurity.

@DrTammeil @tacomacc @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures (5/7) It is important to make the program as easy to understand and navigate as possible.

@DrTammeil @tacomacc @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures (4/7) The source of funding is important. Because this program relied upon federal funding, through HUD housing vouchers, we were limited on how to use the funding and it required substantial bureaucracy that may not be needed if we were able to use college or private funding.