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John Strong, Niagara County Community College chief diversity and equity officer (NCCC photo)
John Strong, Niagara County Community College chief diversity and equity officer (NCCC photo)

Strong choice for chief diversity and equity officer at NCCC

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Mon, Sep 14th 2020 12:10 pm

Niagara County Community College has appointed assistant professor John D. Strong as the new chief diversity and equity officer starting this fall. This is a newly created position to lead the diversity and inclusion committee that was formed in September of 2016.

Strong has been at the college for more than 14 years, working as an Assistant professor in health and physical education and serving as the personal trainer certificate coordinator. He holds a Master of Science degree from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Canisius College.

Along with other diversity and inclusion committee members, Strong is working to increase support for social justice and civility in developing curricula, programs, services, policies and procedures on campus as noted in the equity, diversity and inclusion strategic action plan. Initiatives such as hosting “Diverse Dialogues” will bring together faculty, staff, students and community members together for conversations on how campus can be a better and more inclusive place to learn and work. The committee is also working to create a comprehensive webpage that will include all initiatives the campus community can get involved in, and will also provide opportunities to share ideas and feedback to improve the campus experience.

“I really look forward to serving in this role as we try to bring Niagara County Community College into a more ant-racist and unified future,” Strong said.

He will continue to serve as a faculty member in addition to his role as the chief diversity and equity officer.

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