Overall Rating Reporter
Overall Score
Liaison Ursula Kroemer
Submission Date Jan. 31, 2023

STARS v2.2

San Diego Miramar College
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Brett Bell
Vice President
Administrative 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:
Committee Purpose/Charge
The committee is committed to promote understanding, engagement and appreciation throughout the College and District for all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Committee Responsibilities
Serve as the liaison between the College, the District Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee, and the District’s Campus Diversity Advisory Council (CDAC).
Sponsor activities and events at the College that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Provide feedback and evaluation of the Student Equity Plan and college reports which advance diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.
Support, coordinate, and/or implement programs, seminars and workshops that explore diversity, equity, and inclusion issues for faculty, classified professionals, and students.
In coordination with the Research Office, lead equity self-studies, equity data workshops, and equity leadership development.
Provide leadership in the development of curriculum that addresses equity, ethnic studies, and social justice.
Support and advance the institutional core values of inclusiveness.
Participate in equity self-studies, equity data workshops, and equity leadership development.
Gather information for the Ethnic Studies degree requirements and facilitate its development
Regularly gather, review, and assess college data to identify potential gaps and make recommendation to mitigate equity gaps.
Perform work and provide evidence to ensure the college meets applicable areas of Accreditation Standards I-IV.
Committee Procedures
Membership term lengths: Unless membership is designated by position, there is a two (2) year appointment with an option for an additional two-year service, and the possibility of 1 additional term if the position remains available.
Recommendations are made to College Council; recommendations regarding Academic and Professional Matters are made to Academic Senate.
Committee retains authority to form taskforces and workgroups related directly to committee charge.
Plans/Reports: Student Equity Plan.
Quorum: 50% +1 of membership.
Committee Approval Process: Vote.
https://sdmiramar.edu/governance/committees/inclusion-diversity-equity-and-anti-racism-committee

Recent Activity
May 4, 2022
# Item - Strategic Goal* - Accreditation Standard** - Initiator
1) Workgroup Discussion Update: Communications Professional Development 2, 3, 4, 5 II.C Demcho Brandt
2) Update: Student Equity Plan 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 II.C Julian
3) Basic Needs 2,3 II.C Barnard
4) Grad Guru 2 II.C Teresh
5) LGBTQ+ Funding 1,2,4 II.C Gonzales
6) Transpiration Grant Update 2,3 II.C Gonzales

Part 2 

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

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:
San Diego Miramar College's mission is to prepare students to succeed by providing quality instruction and services in an environment that supports and promotes success, diversity, inclusion, and equity with innovative programs and partnerships to facilitate student completion for degrees/certificates, transfer, workforce training, and/or career advancement.
San Diego Miramar College, in keeping with this vision, supports and emphasizes the following guiding values:
Access to learning and support services, for all students to successfully achieve their educational and career goals
A culture that embraces and promotes equity, inclusion, civility, responsibility, sustainability, from a global perspective
Diversity, equity, inclusion and success of our students, classified professionals, faculty, administrators, and programs that reflect our community
Creativity, innovation, flexibility, and excellence in teaching, learning, and services
The ability to recognize and respond to opportunities and challenges emerging from a complex and dynamic world
Strategic resource and partnership development to support curriculum and program innovation
Collaboration and partnerships
Effective participation in governance with respect and professionalism, through intentional, purposeful and effective communication embraced by the college community
Transformative processes that include a culture of evidence, collaborative inquiry, and action for promoting student success

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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