Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 73.66
Liaison Amber Saxton
Submission Date Feb. 22, 2024

STARS v2.2

George Mason University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.78 / 2.00 Kyle Warfield
Associate Director and Chief Investigator
Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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

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A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion provides leadership and support on matters relating to equity, diversity, access, respect and inclusiveness for all members of the George Mason University community.

Part 2 

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

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 George Mason University ("Mason") employees, defined as anyone who receives a paycheck from Mason, are required to complete three (3) CDE trainings: Title IX Overview, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Equal Opportunity: A Fair Shake and Ethics.

CCEE (Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment) + LGBTQ Resources currently offer four student trainings. The four topics include Beyond Diversity, Creating Community, Safe Zone, and Undocally.

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
https://diversity.gmu.edu/

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