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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The El Camino Community College District is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities. Through our Board adopted Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan and Advisory Committee, and pursuant to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, El Camino College is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

EEO Statement

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of  actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law. 

EEO Plan

2024-2027 El Camino College Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan

Past Plans:

EEO Advisory Committee

Participation in the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Advisory Committee and any of its Subcommittees are open to all current employees and students. Below is a description of each committee. If you would like to get involved and become a member, please feel free to reach out during normal business hours via email to [email protected] or via phone at 310-660-3813.

Committees: 

  • EEO General Committee: Assists in promoting an understanding and support of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies and procedures, and sponsors events, training, or other activities that promote equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, retention, and diversity. In this meeting you may get updates on what each of the subcommittees are working on.
  • Recruitment & Outreach EEO Subcommittee: Review existing outreach/recruitment practices that are oriented to the economically disadvantaged and minoritized populations; recommend criteria for determining when targeted outreach/recruitment be used; identify specific publications, conferences, job fairs, and other methods of outreach & recruitment.
  • Screening & Selection Process EEO Subcommittee: Review the recruitment process (all steps and levels) relevant to EEO issues to ensure that processes and procedures are helping to reduce implicit biases.
  • Measures of Underrepresentation EEO Subcommittee: Collect longitudinal data identifying any significantly underrepresented group where actual representation is below 80% of projected representation (i.e., representation of student demographics and/or community demographics). 
  • EER/Committee Member Training EEO Subcommittee: Training on Title 5, state and federal non-discrimination laws, workforce diversity, elimination of bias in hiring decisions; screening best practices; training on screening/selection techniques (including interview questions) designed to give applicants an opportunity to demonstrate sensitivity/understanding of diverse student backgrounds and the District’s multiculturalism; training committees on how to interpret and use racial and gender aggregated data by department when reviewing applicant pools.
  • Campus Climate Survey EEO Subcommittee: Seeks to analyze employee/applicant statistics to address underrepresentation through survey questions such as: input on outreach/recruitment efforts; reasons people leave El Camino College; employee satisfaction and sense of belonging; employee views/definitions on diversity as perceived within departments/divisions and throughout the campus, community, etc.
  • Professional Development - Guest Speakers/Workshops/Events/Training EEO Subcommittee: Identify, prioritize and develop training and workshop opportunities in support of the EEO Plan.

 

EEO Funding for Racial Equity Related Events 
 
EEO funds may be available to support events, trainings, guest speakers, or workshops promote equal employment opportunity and enhance faculty and staff diversity. Please note: these funds are designated for faculty and staff-focused initiatives and cannot be used for student events.

Eligible activities include: 

  • Outreach and recruitment efforts
  • In-service training on equal employment opportunity
  • Accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities (pursuant to section 53025)
  • Other activities to promote equal employment opportunities

To apply for funding , please complete the Proposal Request Form. Your request will be reviewed by the Professional Development Advisory Committee (PDAC) and then forwarded to the Title IX and EEO Compliance Office for final approval of funding. 

If you have questions regarding this process, please contact Sheryl Kunisaki via email at [email protected] or extension 6121. For more information on Racial Equity Professional Development, visit their website: https://www.elcamino.edu/departments/professional-development/racial-equity-professional-development.php

EEO Advisory Committee Minutes

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EEO Representative Training

Are you interested in getting involved as a member of an ECC search committee to help protect the integrity of the selection process? Then we invite you to attend this training to become an Employment Opportunity Representatives (also referred to as EEO or EER)! EERs can be full-time faculty, part-time faculty, full-time classified employees and managers. 

An EER serves on all ECC full-time search committees to ensure that the process is equitable and fair for all applicants. All EERs are required to annually attend training and complete the EER quiz. Please note that this is an expanded version of the training that is required in order to be placed on the eligibility list. This training is only offered intermittently.

Equal Employment Opportunity Representative (EER) Expanded Training

  • Wednesday, August 6, 2025
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (2 hours of Flex Credit available)
  • Presentation will be held via Zoom (link will be sent via Outlook calendar invite or avaialble in Cornerstone)

If you would like to attend this EER training session, please RSVP to Nicole at [email protected] or register in Cornerstone.

*The next training will take place in the fall semester. If interested, reach out to Nicole at [email protected] to receive notification of the next training date! 

Review the recent EER Training slides below. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Representative Training PPT

 

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact our office.

Jaynie Ishikawa
Director
[email protected]
310-660-3813