National Coalition Building Institute

Mission

The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) is an international organization founded in 1984 that is dedicated to welcoming diversity and building connections among people through reflection, sharing stories, and conflict resolution. North Shore Community College is a campus affiliate and has a team of faculty, staff and students trained in the tested techniques of NCBI.

North Shore Community College has successfully offered diversity appreciation workshops that empower participants to identify and appreciate different facets of diversity, uncover and address prejudicial biases, and learn to interrupt hurtful remarks sensitively and skillfully. It is also the host of a state-wide consortium of colleges focused on recognizing, understanding and appreciating diversity.

Workshops and sessions can be tailored to meet various needs, days and classes. Workshops can also be tailored for any department, committee, club, or group.

Membership

NCBI consists of 31 people who have been trained to lead diversity workshops. The group is made up of faculty, staff and students from all areas of the college.

Activities

• Welcoming Diversity trainings in classrooms, workshops range from 1-3 hours
• Annual one-day Welcoming Diversity Training for all new employees as well as interested students.
• Annual Controversial Issues process for the entire college Community.
• Topics include: Should children of illegal immigrants receive free tuition to state schools; should NSCC raise fees to help offset the budget crisis; should the Campus Police carry firearms?
• Take part in training of Search Committee members to address issues around Affirmative Action
• Serve as facilitators for college-wide workshops on White Privilege and Eliminating Racism for the college community
• Welcoming Diversity and Controversial Issues modules have been offered at annual Professional Day.
• NCBI has presented Workshops at annual Teaching and Learning Conference for the last 2 years.
• NCBI members have facilitated focus groups of students regarding the cultural climate and diversity of NSCC.