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Diversity and Inclusion

Cape Fear Community College is dedicated to serving diverse communities and supporting a learning environment that celebrates and values diversity, inclusiveness, and respect.

At Cape Fear Community College, we work to create a welcoming and productive atmosphere for academic and personal growth, meaningful interaction, and the achievement of common goals. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our mission. Our differences strengthen us, enrich our community, and enhance learning for all.

CFCC serves students from every walk of life. We recognize that success for our students and for the greater community requires a steadfast commitment to the representation and celebration of variety and difference. Mutual respect, empathy, and understanding help us to build and maintain constructive and rewarding working and social relationships.

We strive to

  • Create a campus community accessible and welcoming to individuals of diverse identities, experiences, and aspirations.
  • Recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse populations.
  • Foster a campus climate that is inclusive and respectful of human dignity.
  • Encourage the CFCC community to be conscientious, critical thinkers and provide professional development opportunities that teach considerate and responsible leadership.
  • Together, we can create a safe and accepting environment for all students and employees and model behaviors crucial for the betterment of our entire community.

Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.

Student Testimonials

  • My experience at CFCC has been amazing.

    All the staff and faculty are so friendly and supportive. They really do care about you. It made the transition from New York to here so much easier.
    Bianca M.
    Bianca Montanez

  • I have gained skills and confidence that I will carry with me forever, thanks to the amazing education team at CFCC.

    I’ve always had the dream of having my own transportation company but never expected to be this close to achieving my dreams this fast.
    Destiny B.

  • My instructors at CFCC taught me so much more than how to cut hair.

    They taught me how to be professional. And that I am in control of my destiny.
    Jeffrey N.
    Jeffrey Nixon

  • The staff and instructors I encountered at CFCC have all been extremely caring and helpful.

    Even after graduation, I have been able to call on my former instructors for guidance and recommendations.
    Mahlaynee C.

  • The faculty and staff always made me feel welcomed.

    CFCC instructors gave me the tools and education I needed to perform my job through classroom instruction and mock training exercises in a controlled environment.
    Santos P.
    Santos

  • There are endless resources here: from counseling to support to tutoring. For those who want to come back to school and think they’re too old, you can do this.

    I came to CFCC to learn and expand my horizons. There is so much support here on campus.
    Cheriekke D.

  • Attending CFCC is more than just two years of college. It’s also the experience and the preparedness that you get.

    It’s a smaller environment so you get more personal attention. CFCC does a great job at providing resources to help you achieve.
    Dulce L.
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  • I credit the quality of training and CFCC’s reputation for helping me immediately find a new job.

    The day after my internship ended, I received an interview request from Trillium Health Resources, where I am now employed.
    Jean R.
    CFCC Alumni Jean Rogers
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