… equalizer, and this award reaffirms our mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that transforms lives and strengthens our diverse communities. We are honored to receive the 2024 Dr. John W. Rice Diversity & Equity Award and remain … and Equity Award, established in 2001, honors community college staff members, districts, colleges, or programs that have made exceptional contributions towards faculty and staff diversity or student equity. Dr. John W. Rice, who served on …