| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.81 |
| Liaison | Jennifer McLaughlin |
| Submission Date | May 26, 2023 |
South Dakota State University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.22 / 2.00 |
Jennifer
McLaughlin Sustainability Intern Facilities and Services |
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Part 1
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 Diversity and Inclusion Committee provides advice and counsel to the President, Provost, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Faculty Senate regarding the climate for enhancement and appreciation of diversity.
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will work collaboratively with the campus community to implement and assess progress toward the institution’s strategic plan for diversity. This will include communicating openly, being a catalyst for new and expanding initiatives, and enhancing and creating synergy among existing diversity programs. Areas of focus shall include:
• Developing a robust understanding of diversity and a welcoming campus climate;
• Recruiting, retaining and successfully graduating a diverse student body;
• Recruiting, advancing and retaining and diverse faculty and staff;
• Diversifying SDSU’s leadership and management;
• Integrating diversity across the institution’s teaching, research and co-curricular programs; and
• Bringing the university’s resources to bear in respectful, responsive service to diverse
communities.
Additionally, SDSU has an American Indian Student Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, an Veterans Affairs office.
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will work collaboratively with the campus community to implement and assess progress toward the institution’s strategic plan for diversity. This will include communicating openly, being a catalyst for new and expanding initiatives, and enhancing and creating synergy among existing diversity programs. Areas of focus shall include:
• Developing a robust understanding of diversity and a welcoming campus climate;
• Recruiting, retaining and successfully graduating a diverse student body;
• Recruiting, advancing and retaining and diverse faculty and staff;
• Diversifying SDSU’s leadership and management;
• Integrating diversity across the institution’s teaching, research and co-curricular programs; and
• Bringing the university’s resources to bear in respectful, responsive service to diverse
communities.
Additionally, SDSU has an American Indian Student Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, an Veterans Affairs office.
Part 2
Some
Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
None
Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Some
If trainings are made available, provide:
Harassment/Discrimination training was delivered to University Housing employees, Orientation Leaders and International students. Bystander Intervention training was offered to all Freshmen students.
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