Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 65.05
Liaison Ellie Perry
Submission Date Feb. 15, 2023

STARS v2.2

California State University, Dominguez Hills
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.89 / 2.00 Ellie Perry
Sustainability Manager
Facilities Services
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Part 1 

Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights?:
Yes

Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
Both students and employees

None
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
CSUDH hired its first vice president and chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer in July 2022. This officer report directly to the President as a member of his senior leadership team, and is responsible for ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only practiced, but embraced throughout all aspects of the CSUDH community.  She is responsible for leading the development of a diversity and inclusion strategic plan; establishing infrastructure for data collection and communication around equity and inclusion; developing recruitment and retention programs for diverse faculty and staff; and fostering community partnerships. The position also oversees the Office of Equity and Inclusion, which includes Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.

Part 2 

Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Most

Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All

Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All

If trainings are made available, provide:

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All CSUDH staff, faculty, administrators, and student employees are required to participate in yearly trainings to comply with CSU policy, CA state laws, and federal regulations. The CSUDH Office of Equity ensures compliance with three annual trainings:

Preventing Discrimination and Harassment for Supervisors
Preventing Discrimination and Harassment for Non-Supervisors
CSU's Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program

The office also provides on request workshops and trainings on the following topics:
Preventing Discrimination and Harassment
Implicit Bias
Employee Reporting Responsibilities
Responding to Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Microaggressions
Bystander Intervention
Inclusive Workspaces

There is also a 2022-23 mandatory Title IX training, Get Inclusive, that is forthcoming

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
https://www.csudh.edu/equity/education-training/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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