| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 91.10 |
| Liaison | Alex Davis |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2023 |
Arizona State University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Jenae
Camacho Sustainability Analyst University Sustainability Practices |
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?:
Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
Diversity and equity responsibilities are shared by several departments across the university and coordinated by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) in Human Resources and by the Vice Provost for Inclusion and Community Engagement. Departments tasked with primary responsibilities include:
1) Office of Student and Cultural Engagement (a unit of Education Outreach and Student Services (EOSS))
2) ASU Wellness @ Sun Devil Fitness Complexes (a unit of EOSS)
3) International Student Engagement (a unit of EOSS)
4) Human Resources (a department within University Business & Finance)
These departments promote a culture of diversity and inclusiveness among students, faculty, and staff through the development and implementation of a wide range of workshops, programs, presentations, media, and events, as well as development and enforcement of ASU policies and conflict resolution.
Also, the ASU Commission on the Status of Women hosts an annual training conference that is free and open to all ASU faculty, staff and students and includes diversity and equity topics.
Diversity and equity program and activity descriptions offered by the above departments and committee are provided in subsequent responses.
Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
ASU's Inclusive Communities course is mandatory for all employees and students:
ASU is committed to accelerating meaningful change here at the university and to contributing to a national agenda for social justice. The content in this training was carefully curated to guide you to think of power, privilege and bias in a new way. The training accelerates continuing efforts to encourage meaningful change at ASU while contributing to a national agenda for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and social justice.
Additional information about other programs:
ASU’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) offers a number of different trainings and activities open to all ASU students, staff and faculty. ODEI is but one of the teams that work across the university to develop a robust set of training options for all. Additionally, throughout the year the Office of Student and Cultural Engagement, ASU Wellness @ Sun Devil Fitness Complexes, International Student Engagement (ISE) and the Committee for Campus Inclusion host a number of workshops, presentations, training sessions, and experiences that reach across the breadth and depth of cultural competencies. The entire university community is welcome to attend every event.
ODEI Training Descriptions include:
Mandatory Training
• Preventing Harassment and Sexual Violence: The self-paced training takes about 90 minutes and can be completed in intervals. Information includes how to identify and prevent behavior, and where and how to report concerns. All staff, faculty and student workers are required to complete this training.
• Title IX Duty to Report: All faculty, staff and student workers must complete this 15-minute online training module. The training explains university polices and provides important ASU resources and contact information to report incidents of unwanted sexual conduct and other inappropriate behavior.
Other Available Training (facilitated)
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Diversity in the Workplace
• Microaggressions and Implicit Bias
• Service Animals in the Workplace
• Sexual Harassment
• What To Do If: Common Workplace Scenarios
• How to strategically address social justice matters in the workplace
• Implicit bias and microaggressions
• Implicit bias in recruitment
SCE/ISE Workshop Descriptions include:
“Navigating the Rainbow of Inclusion”
• 75-minute interactive workshop
• Utilizes first-hand ASU experiences and intersectional conversation
• Focused on understanding the intersectionality of sex, gender & sexuality as components of identity, while identifying strategies to move through the continuum of tolerance, acceptance, respect, and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at ASU & beyond.
“SafeZONE”
SafeZONE is an in-depth set of workshops designed to increase the overall campus and online community's understanding and awareness of issues faced by Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic students amongst other sexualities and genders. With this training, we hope to confront and disrupt homophobia and transphobia by getting access to accurate information, clarifying common misconceptions and providing a space for healthy open conversation.
“Community of Care”
This online course reviews ASU’s expectations for students and introduces them to many resources available for them. The course is a series of videos covering the Sun Devil Way; the Code of Conduct; Safety and Inclusive Communities at ASU; How to support members of the ASU community who may be struggling as well as issues around Alcohol, Marijuana & Tobacco, Sexual Misconduct, Stress, & Academic Integrity & Step Up information.
“Everyday Sexism”
Everyday Sexism is a 75-minute workshop that examines the conditions that create and facilitate sexism and the impact it has on different identities within society. The workshop identifies methods for promoting gender equity and inclusion in academic, social and professional spaces.
“Grow You Spaces: Intercultural Conversation”
This 60-minute workshop identifies the differences between implicit and explicit bias through the examination of generalizations vs stereotypes, microaggressions and other barriers to intercultural communication. It offers strategies for effective, respectful and inclusive communication between members of different communities. Participants are urged to identify and combat their own implicit biases.
“Identity and Inclusion”
Rooted in ASU’s Charter, the Identity and Inclusion workshop allows participants to reflect on their own identities while learning strategies for civil discourse and recognizing unconscious bias.
"Inclusive Communication: A Guide to Free Speech"
This 75-minute workshop recognizes the differences between free speech and hate speech and how to combat hate speech using communication that prioritizes safety. Participants will learn how to take action to promote an inclusive environment by using bystander empowerment strategies, known as the four “D’s”: directing, distracting, delegating, and delaying.
"Same Spaces/Different Faces"
This 60-minute workshop investigates culture formation and how cultural diversity impacts personal and community experience. It encourages participants to reflect on intersectionality and culture shock and learn how to promote intercultural understanding.
Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.