| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.10 |
| Liaison | Jen Jones |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
College of Charleston
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.56 / 2.00 |
Jen
Jones Director Center for Sustainable Development |
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:
The Chief Diversity Officer/VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a member of the President's Cabinet, and maintains oversight of the Office of Institutional Diversity.
The Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) promotes diversity and inclusion at the College. Its team deepens awareness and understanding of the College's commitment to diversity through educational and training workshops and seminars. Workshop participants gain experience designing new or scaling existing pathways that invite, support and include underrepresented minorities; constructing or designating more spaces where underrepresented minorities feel more comfortable at the College; and developing more accessible opportunities for campus members to report identity-based bullying. OID collaborates campus-wide on DEI activities/events, provides diversity training, and runs a few student success programs for diverse students (1967 Legacy Program, Crossing the Cistern, Launchpad for Success).
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:
In 2019, the College began requiring all incoming freshmen to complete DiversityEDU, an online learning series for DEI in the college and university setting.
The Department Equity Education Program (D.E.E.P.) is a diversity training curriculum built for departments, divisions, offices and programs on campus. The Office of Institutional Diversity offers a multitude of options for diversity education through DEEP: four-part reflection series, 50-minute student seminar, compacted reflection series for student organizations, and thought leader workshops. In addition, the Protection of Minors compliance protocol (diversity.cofc.edu/protection-of-minors/index.php), managed through a collaboration involving the Office of Institutional Diversity and the Office of Legal Affairs, requires child sexual abuse prevention training.
The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center (GSEC) advocates for a culture of resistance against inequality, judgement, prejudice and bias in all its forms. GSEC coordinates routine SafeZone trainings for Cougar students, faculty and staff. A SafeZone is a place where individuals can speak freely about identity without fear of criticism or hatred. More information can be found at http://safezone.cofc.edu.
Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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