Community Engagement and Belonging Council

The Community Engagement and Belonging Council is a college-wide committee that engages representatives from across the Otis community including students, faculty, and staff. The Council is focused on increasing and enhancing the College’s commitment to its institutional mission and values. supporting .The Council represents an amazing knowledge base and serves as a resource for the College.

Community Statement

As part of its work, the Community Engagement and Belonging Committee will be developing a statement to guide its work at Otis College. The Statement will be reviewed by key constituency groups on campus for feedback prior to being shared with the wider community for feedback.

Community Engagement and Belonging Council Charter

Established July 2, 2020
Finalized and Adopted August 23, 2021

Introduction to the Community Statement

This statement is a living document. We acknowledge there is always more work to do to ensure Otis College continues to embody its commitment to its mission and values. . The declarations and commitments that will be put forward will shape our practices and methods moving forward and to set community expectations. Everyone at Otis, regardless of position, is expected to be accountable to this Community statement as a compass in our work and to rely on the Community Engagement and Belonging Council as one of many resources.

Community Engagement and Belonging Council Members

Francarlo Resto (Chair)
Dr. Theresa Lucas
Dr. Nick Negrete (Ex-Officio)
Karen Hill (Ex-Officio)
Alezaé Cary
Claudia J. Hernandez Romero
Hazel Mandujano
Meg Cranston
Karen Regoli-Arthur
Enoch Davis
Allison Graff-Weisner
Daisy Garcia
Bona Nguyen
Marisa Matarazzo
Gloria Espinoza
Ron Bernard
Shelby Lindsley
Ty Orchards
Corey Hawkins
Myles McCrary
Miranda Maruri