Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 65.47
Liaison Pamela Mischen
Submission Date March 5, 2020

STARS v2.2

Binghamton University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.44 / 2.00 Lea Webb
Diversity Specialist
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

None
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
Overview
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is responsible for the University wide strategic priority to unite to foster a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Mission
To advance Binghamton University's teaching, research and service mission and commitment to excellence by working collaboratively throughout the institution with faculty, staff and students to promote a campus climate that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

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:
Most

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:
The institution's cultural competency training's are conducted through our Udiversity Educational Institute, which is within the Division of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Binghamton University. These training's focus on exploring and building awareness of cultural diversity and inclusion, reflection about personal socialization, explore both privilege and oppression, and help participants to develop mechanisms to become change agents. These trainings cover a variety of topics such as addressing unconscious bias, LGBTQ awareness, equity within hiring, etc.
We also offer throughout the semester diverse and inclusive programs through our Multicultural Resource Center, LGBTQ Center, Translation and Interpretation Program to campus students, faculty, staff, administration. These programs are frequently done in conjunction with other divisions/departments on campus, other local higher education institutions and community partners.

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
http://www.binghamton.edu/odei

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