Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 52.81
Liaison Stephan Classen
Submission Date Oct. 14, 2021

STARS v2.2

Cascadia College
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.56 / 2.00 Stephan Classen
Assistant Director of Sustainable Practices
Student Learning
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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:
We have a very active Committee known as the Equity and Inclusion Council. The purpose of the E&I Team is to move Equity and Inclusion Plan (E&I Plan) work forward, uphold and model the values of equity and inclusion, continuously deepen personal analysis of issues and concepts pertaining to racial justice and equity, and discuss supports and solutions as issues and concerns arise.
It shall
• provide insight and recommendations as to campus climate, critical incident response, and human resources;
• be a source of guidance and feedback to the The Center for Culture, Community, and Inclusion;
• collect all known programming related to Pluralism and maintain the website with such information, providing feedback and assistance to programmatic bodies as necessary;
• review its function and charter yearly so that it acts as a body whose activity is purposeful to campus success in this area.

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:
Most

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:
Cascadia has a commitment to Equity and Inclusion, and has created forums and professional development for DEI activities and trainings. These include sessions at quarterly Days of Inquiry and Assembly, (DIAs) listening tours from the president, Friday weekly Letters from leadership, and training events, sessions, and engagement activities for employees to become culturally aware.

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
https://www.cascadia.edu/discover/about/diversity/default.aspx#cas

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