Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 81.34
Liaison Robert Stroufe
Submission Date Nov. 26, 2018
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STARS v2.1

Chatham University
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Mary Whitney
University Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
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Part 1 

Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights on campus?:
Yes

Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
Both students and employees

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A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
Diversity and Inclusion Council The Diversity and Inclusion Council is comprised of Faculty, Students and Staff at Chatham University, and includes the main Council as well as several Sub-committees working on various issues. The Council works to encourage awareness and respect and provides policy recommendations to the President. Mission Statement The Diversity and Inclusion Council initiates actions and empowers Chatham University to build a diverse and inclusive community through dialogue, education, research, self-reflection, and engagement.

Part 2 

Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
All

Estimated proportion of staff (including administrators) that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
All

Estimated proportion of faculty that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
All

If trainings are made available, provide:

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence trainings and activities for each of the groups identified above:
At Chatham University, a series of Fall Diversity Awareness and Celebratory months were implemented to generate awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures, challenge stereotypical perceptions of diverse populations, and assist Chatham University in embracing the diversity of its campus community. In order to serve a diverse population and maintain inclusivity, each Diversity Awareness and Celebratory month had a planning committee comprised of faculty, staff, community members, and students. These committees were formed to discuss programs for various celebrations of cultures and diversity. The following is a list of Diversity Awareness and Celebratory months for Chatham throughout the year: Latinx LGBTQ Native American Indian Heritage Women’s History Women of Color HerStory Black History Sexual Assault Awareness Jewish Heritage Asian Pacific Islander In addition, staff, faculty, and administrators are required to completed online cultural competency trainings. This year's topics included workplace harassment, campus violence, and gender equity. In addition, students are required to complete Title IX online training from HavenPlus (EverFi Higher Education) before coming entering Chatham, which includes sexual assault, harassment, diversity, and inclusion training. As part of our Global Focus program, we host events, lectures, and activities about cultural competence of the country/region of focus. Students and employees are welcome to join, and many of these activities are open to the community. 2017-2018 Year of Indonesia 2016-2017 Year of Canada http://www.chatham.edu/globalfocus/ http://www.chatham.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/culturalstudies/

Optional Fields 

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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