Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 32.46
Liaison Feng Teter
Submission Date Aug. 7, 2020

STARS v2.2

California State University, Fresno
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.33 / 2.00 Beth Weinman
Associate Professor
Earth and Environmental Sciences
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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:
The President's Commission on Human Relations and Equity supports acceptance and fairness at all levels of the University. Fresno State is an institution where exploring the diversity of thought and discouraging marginalization is valued as a means of enriching knowledge and critical-thinking. The Commission developed a comprehensive plan to make sure this commitment is understood across our campus.
http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/pchre/index.html/

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:
The President's Cultural Competency Certificate Program consists of: a) 3 required on-campus seminars, b) 2 on-campus elective seminars, c) 1 required PCHRE Forum for Inclusion, Respect and Equity event, and d) 2 on- or off-campus seminars preceded by a mandatory National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Leading for Diversity and Inclusion workshop.

This program provides participants with a greater understanding of how we can and why we should work together to continue building a strong and inclusive Fresno State community. Certificates are awarded to those who complete all the required and elective seminars. Non-certificate seekers are welcome to attend all seminars.

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/pchre/pccp.html

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

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