The Mitchell Community College Library recognizes its exceptional role in promoting diversity within the College and our local and global community.  The library cultivates and encourages diversity and multiculturalism through its collections, programs, services and human resources.  The library:

• understands the value of diverse coexistence and interdependence
• actively works towards and environment of respect
• fosters a spirit of fairness and tolerance for human differences

The library ensures all users equal access to its collections and services.  The library's work environment and ethic reflect inclusive and participatory practices as well as the responsibility for preventing bias and insensitivity.  We guarantee equal access without individual differences.

The library fully supports the philosophical and ethical guidelines set forth in the Statement of Acceptance and Inclusion in North Carolina Libraries (North Carolina Library Association, 2022).

Equal Opportunity College
Mitchell Community College is committed to equal employment and admission opportunities; therefore, it prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy and genetic information consistent with the applicable state and federal laws.  This policy governs all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to: job selection, job assignment, compensation, performance evaluation, discipline, demotion, termination, benefits and training.

This policy also governs the admission of students and all campus programs, services and activities.

Equal Access

The College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment.  The College supports an environment that fosters respect and values all people.  It promotes diversity with fair and impartial treatment of all students and employees in all terms and conditions of admission and employment.