John Harper from South Central College had a conversation with the club about Equity and Inclusion.
“Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to All Concerned? Will it bring Goodwill and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?” The Four-Way test looks equitable, although as Mr. Harper explained, “truth” comes down to perception. Each person in a situation or even the same position can have a different “truth” they understand. Mr. Harper expressed that Equity isn’t about sameness, rather fairness. Inclusion shouldn’t be a company goal, yet an opportunity for more perspectives and prosperity together.
As the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at South Central College, John Harper works to make the student experience prosper in fairness. To educate and open up conversations. John also provides workshops for groups in the field of Equity and Inclusion.
This week John Harper had a conversation with our club about Equity and Inclusion. The conversation is how we get to a more equitable place. In all fairness, we talk to each other about our perspectives and listen to the other’s perspectives around us to bridge our sameness.
