Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 44.43
Liaison John Stolz
Submission Date March 4, 2020
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STARS v2.1

Duquesne University
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.33 / 2.00 Mary Kate Ranii
Program Administrator
Center for Environmental Research & Education (CERE)
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Part 1 

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

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

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A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
"Guided by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and its members in over 79 countries, and consistent with our Catholic tradition, our commitment to inclusive excellence encompasses every aspect of personhood - including age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation." Duquesne University also has a Director for Anti-Discrimination Policies & Compliance as well a Title IX Coordinator who work to: "...provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of all forms of sex discrimination, including rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other prohibited acts."

Part 2 

Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
Some

Estimated proportion of staff (including administrators) that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
Some

Estimated proportion of faculty that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
Some

If trainings are made available, provide:

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence trainings and activities for each of the groups identified above:
1. The Diversity and Inclusion Fair which was an opportunity for community members to engage and be inspired by what is offered for our students, faculty and staff. We want all who work and study at Duquesne to know that their contributions matter, and that they will be supported in achieving their full potential. Building an environment of inclusion is stitched into the fabric of our mission, and integrated into our shared Spiritan values. 2. Understanding Implicit Bias Training which is led by a team of trainers, who focus on the science of bias and help participants recognize and understand their own biases through the use of lecture, video analysis, and group discussion.

Optional Fields 

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
https://www.duq.edu/work-at-du/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion-campus-events

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