WCC policies under review

Lily Cole | Editor 

WCC policies that deal with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are under review. 

Policies like students’ rights, responsibilities and code of conduct, affirmative action, diversity in college employment, access, success and equity, prohibiting discriminatory harassment and staff success are some that are being reevaluated.  

As of March 12, WCC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion webpage is under review, according to reporting by MLive. 

The Voice inquired with Linda Blakey, provost of student services, on Feb. 24 about federal DEI cuts and the impact they may have on WCC, a few days before President Donald Trump’s deadline for compliance regarding the executive DEI ban. Blakey responded via email and said she had no additional information to share besides what she said in a previous Voice reporting. 

The Voice also emailed Clarence Jennings, vice president of student success, via email on March 12 with no response. 

Fran LeFort, director of WCC’s media relations, declined an interview with the Voice regarding these topics, but shared an email from WCC President Rose Bellanca’s office to faculty and staff reaffirming WCC’s commitment to open access to high-quality education and unwavering support for every student who walks through WCC’s doors. 

The email also said that the college is closely monitoring new federal developments, reviewing and updating relevant pages on WCC’s website to ensure they provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. 

Editor’s Note: On April 3, 2025, this article was updated to include links to the listed policies.

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