Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 45.57
Liaison Maia Roseval
Submission Date Jan. 12, 2023

STARS v2.2

State University of New York at Farmingdale
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.33 / 2.00 Maia Roseval
Sustainability Manager
Facilities and Operations
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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:
Farmingdale State College is committed to Equity and Inclusive Excellence by creating an educational environment that is centered on building a foundation of broad and integrative knowledge of histories, cultures, science, societies, technology along with genuine appreciation of ethics, diversity and inclusion.

FSC has numerous DEI committees, including the college-wide DEI advisory council, the nursing DEI advisory council, and the multicultural committee. We have an office designated to DEI with a full-time VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer working out of the office.

Website: https://www.farmingdale.edu/equity-diversity/index.shtml

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:
Some

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:

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
College-Wide DEI Advisory Council
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Council of Farmingdale State College (FSC) is composed of justice-minded faculty, staff, and students who work in concert and under the guidance of the FSC Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Kevin Jordan. The Advisory Council supports and advocates for DEI-related initiatives that emerge from both FSC and SUNY. Lastly, the Advisory Council serves as a space to foster belongingness through programming and campus-wide representation including efforts to ameliorate DEI-related concerns that are brought to the Council's attention.

Mission Statement of College-Wide DEI Advisory Council
The mission of the FSC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Council is to:
Promote an atmosphere of belongingness and inclusivity throughout FSC.
Support the DEI-related efforts of FSC and SUNY. The goal is to provide a platform for all those throughout the diverse FSC community to raise their voice around issues of DEI.

Multicultural Committee (Sitting committee within the college governance)
The aim of the Multicultural Committee is to disseminate information about diversity and to contribute to the creation of a well informed and supportive community through practical engagement. In keeping with the Farmingdale State College Mission, our goal is to promote a culture of diversity and mutual support, so that students and the community know that Farmingdale State College and the State University of New York are committed to fostering a culture of equality, one that celebrates multiculturalism, and stands for equality.

Optional Fields 

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

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