PIERCE DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Welcome to Pierce Diversity Committee Website (PDC)

As a member of the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest community college district in California, Pierce College enjoys an excellent reputation and is pursued by students from all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life: 

According to the Pierce College Office of Institutional Research, as of Fall 2012, 53% of our students are Female, 47% Male; 30% of all students are under 20 years old, 39% between 20-24, 17% between 25-34; and 14% are over 35 years old.  Approximately 31% of our students are White; 34% are Latino; 13% Asian; 6% African-American; and 10% Multi-Ethnic.  The primary language spoken by 79% of students is English, followed by 8% Spanish, 6% Farsi, 1% Armenian, 1% Russian, 1% Tagalog, and 5% Other.

This site represents an array of programs, activities, and events that are meant to enhance Pierce community's awareness and appreciation of diversity in all that our world has to offer, including an appreciation of the many cultures, life-choices, politics, and experiences contained within it.   

Take a look around and enjoy!