Campus News

'Every individual has the fundamental right to their identity,' trustees resolve

Delta College trustees on April 15, 2025 approved the following resolution "reaffirming (Delta's) support of undocumented and LGBTQIA+ students, and continuing to welcome, support and celebrate all as equal members of the college community and our broader society." Read the full resolution below: WHEREAS, shifts in national leadership and legislative priorities may lead to policy changes impacting the rights, protections, and well-being of undocumented and LGBTQIA+ individuals; and WHEREAS, the changing landscape of policies under the current administration of the U.S. federal government has created significant uncertainty, raising fears about the potential impact on students and their families; and WHEREAS, no human being is illegal and rhetoric suggesting otherwise serves to marginalize, stigmatize, and instill fear and anxiety in undocumented individuals; and WHEREAS, every individual has the fundamental right to their identity, including gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation as these are essential aspects of a person’s being; and WHEREAS, through the Dreamers Success Center and the Delta Pride Center at San Joaquin Delta Community College District, students have access to resources and support services that create an encouraging network and college community to ensure their success and wellbeing; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 21-21 in...

Delta College to fly Progress Pride flag for first time

STOCKTON – San Joaquin Delta College will fly the Progress Pride flag for the first time during the month of June, an effort to both celebrate the College’s LGBTQIA+ students and employees while also recognizing that there is still work to be done to stem discrimination in our society. Delta’s Board of Trustees recently approved a resolution declaring the month of June as Pride Month, and determining that the College will fly the Progress Pride flag for the entirety of the month of June every year. The first flag-raising will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 in front of the DeRicco Building, on the Pacific Avenue side of campus. The public is welcome to attend. "The Delta College Pride Coalition, a group of LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff, put together this resolution to celebrate and promote LGBTQIA+ visibility at Delta College," said Professor Kirstyn Russell, co-president of the Coalition. "The Progress Pride flag signals to our LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty that they are valued and a part of the Delta community." "We are so excited to see the Progress Pride flag fly," said Dr. Melissa Neal, also co-president of the Coalition. The recent resolution recognizes the movement toward...