Affiliated Faculty of Ethnic Studies

Here at Lane Community College, a strong tradition of critical race scholarship has been part of the fabric of this school for many years. An Afro-American Studies Department was established during the 1969-1970 academic year. From there, the department evolved into Interdisciplinary Studies, and finally expanding into an Ethnic Studies Department – thought to be the first of its kind in Northwest institutions of higher education.

We honor all of the original staff and community members who had the courage and foresight to make Ethnic Studies a reality. We especially hold a place of honor for the first faculty member, William Powell, Ph.D., whose dedicated efforts helped to create a space for all of us.

We are the affiliated faculty of Ethnic Studies at Lane Community College:

Don Addison
B.A. University of Oregon
M.A.  University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D. University of Oregon

James Florendo
M.F.A.University of Oregon

James Garcia
B.A. University of Oregon

Mark Harris
B.A. Sonoma State University
M.A. Sonoma State University

Phil Martinez
B.A. University of California, Irvine
M.A. University of California, Riverside
M.A. University of California, Berkeley

Nadia Raza
B.A. University of California, Los Angeles
M.A. Humboldt State University

Michael Sámano
B.A. University of Oregon
M.A. Humboldt State University
M.A. University of California, Davis
Ph.D. Oregon State University

Honored faculty who have moved on professionally:

Leece Lee
Jason Mak

Honored faculty who have joined the ancestors:

Manuel Pacheco