LGBTQIA+ Pride Center

Pride Center Mission Statement

The El Camino College Pride Center exists to support the academic success, personal growth, and holistic well-being of LGBTQIA+ students by fostering an affirming, inclusive, and student-centered environment. Through culturally responsive programming, advocacy, education, and access to campus and community resources, the Pride Center promotes equity, belonging, and empowerment so that all students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Vision Statement

The Pride Center envisions an El Camino College community where LGBTQIA+ students are fully supported, affirmed, and empowered to achieve their educational goals, develop their leadership potential, and live authentically within a campus culture rooted in equity, dignity, and belonging.

Core Values

Equity & Access
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring LGBTQIA+ students have equitable access to resources, support services, and educational opportunities.

Belonging & Community
We cultivate a welcoming and inclusive space where students feel seen, valued, and connected to a supportive campus community.

Student-Centered Support
Our work prioritizes the lived experiences, voices, and needs of students, recognizing the intersectionality of identities and experiences.

Education & Advocacy
We promote learning, awareness, and advocacy through programming, dialogue, and collaboration that advances social justice and institutional change.

Empowerment & Leadership
We encourage self-advocacy, leadership development, and civic engagement to support students’ academic persistence and lifelong success.

Institutional Alignment

The Pride Center’s mission, vision, and programming align with El Camino College’s Comprehensive Integrated Plan (CIP), particularly the following goals:

• G1 – Ensure equitable access to a holistic range of learning and support services
• G2 – Provide an educational experience that advances students’ academic and lifelong learning goals
• G5 – Provide high-quality lifelong learning opportunities for all community members
• G6 – Strengthen partnerships between the classroom, workplace, and community
• G7 – Foster community and a sense of belonging
• G8 – Cultivate a culture of safety and campus security