![]() ![]() Lamb said that she has received complaints, but overall she explained that the administration will only step forward in situations when there are physical altercations.ĭiversity Affairs officer, Riho Ikeda, presented Lamb a question about how to create a more inclusive environment on campus. ![]() De La Torre asked Lamb if she had received complaints on how the student body treats those who visit campus. However, because of the man’s first amendment rights and lack of physical altercation, he was allowed to be on campus.Įnvironmental affairs officer, Gerardo “Panda” De La Torre brought up this incident with concerns that the DVC student body was bullying the man and acting immature because of differing viewpoints. More recently, on Nov.1, a mob of students surrounded a man holding a sign reading, “God is everywhere, men must repent or perish.” Some students cited that the man should have been escorted off campus because he was promoting a hateful message. She explained how a conversation should start on why individuals hold certain beliefs. She cited that as a member of the LGBTQ+ community she had her life threatened because of others’ prejudices. However, Lamb also emphasized the importance of having a conversation with people of different viewpoints. I have mixed feelings about this because I think some of these people come to campuses to get attention so I wondered what would happen if we just ignore them.” “It does set up a place for quite a lively dialogue. “We have to allow them on our campus,” said Lamb. It has been a common occurrence on the Pleasant Hill campus to see outside organizations promoting a specific message or cause, sometimes ones that are controversial. The subject of freedom of speech was brought to light by ASDVC member Edward Rountree on how to better bring forward all opinions and sides of a discussion on campus. “Every single situation we take seriously, it’s just that we can’t inform all these individuals what is going on with one individual,” said Lamb. She explained that because of this law, the school would be violating a code of conduct by releasing how and if the student was punished for reported disciplinary issues. In response, Lamb had cited the Family Educational and Privacy Act, also known as FERPA, that protects the privacy of students. Halloum had expressed that she felt the administration did nothing in response to the incident citing that there was never an official statement of what happened with the case. Lena Halloum, a member of ASDVC, had presented a concern on events that occurred last Spring regarding a male student who was harassing and targetting female students and teachers, to the point of threatening their lives. Lamb also encouraged ASDVC students to donate to GoFundMe for students and faculty at Butte College in Chico who had experienced significant losses due to the fires. “In that case where air quality becomes very unhealthy, we get affirmation from the state,” said Lamb “If it’s not safe or just unhealthy where a couple of individuals that might be impacted it means we would have to expand the semester.”Īccording to Lamb, the college must reach a specific amount of hours to have a full classified semester and taking a day off due to some individuals being threatened by the air quality would hinder and shift the entire college’s schedule. Lamb stated when the air quality reaches a purple level known as very unhealthy, the college will be closed. She expanded on this point by stating that individuals with asthma or other afflictions that would hinder their health due to the weather are encouraged to speak with their professors regarding excused attendances. Lamb explained that the administration has been monitoring the current air conditions, at the time of the meeting, the air quality was labeled as unhealthy for sensitive groups. Having classes during the aftermath of wildfiresĪ letter was sent from ASDVC President Timotius Vincent entailing the concern for students regarding the smokey weather due to the aftermath of the recent wildfires, and other members of the executive board to Lamb. Members of the executive board, along with ASDVC senators, brought many different questions forward to Lamb that have been a concern amongst the student body during the Fall 2018 semester. As the fall semester comes to a close, Diablo Valley College President Susan Lamb visited the Associated Students executive board for questions and concerns on behalf of the student body on Nov. ![]()
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