What is the Open Door program?
The Open Door program highlights areas on campus where individuals can feel free to be who they truly are, regardless of group affiliation.  Those who display the Open Door symbol make a public statement about their willingness to respect and appreciate diversity on campus. The Open Door symbol is simply an outward sign of an inward commitment to inclusiveness, and it points the way to some of the many friendly and welcoming places in the Columbia College community, making them readily identifiable to all of us who seek to be understood, accepted, and valued for who we are .

How do I participate in the Open Door program?
If you are interested in participating in the Open Door program, you will need to attend one of the workshops listed below. After attending an Open Door workshop, you may decide to make the Open Door Commitment by registering with the link below. You will then receive the Open Door symbol to display in your office, residence hall room, or other desired location.

Open Door Workshops For Fall 2007
Workshop dates/times for Fall 2007 are:

Friday, September 21 1:30-2:30 PM - Humphries Hall
Tuesday, October 23 12:30-1:30 PM - Humphries Hall
Friday, November 30 1:30-2:30 PM - Humphries Hall

Please RSVP for workshops to Hanna Easley by email at heasley@colacoll.edu or by phone at 786-3039.

What is the Open Door Commitment?
I commit to honor ALL people, regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Please contact Hanna Easley, Student Affairs Programming Coordinator, with any questions or concerns by email at heasley@colacoll.edu or by phone at 786-3039.

The Open Door program is sponsored by the Columbia College
Diversity Committee and Student Affairs.
The Open Door program was developed from the Open Door program at
Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.