Fleming College
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Charter Statement: Fleming's Inclusive College Committee believes that diversity and inclusion are the cornerstones of global citizenship, equity and success for both students and staff. Our actions demonstrate that we are committed on an ongoing basis to removing barriers and to actively evolving a culture of respect, recognition, accommodation, and celebration of each others' unique contributions to Fleming's learning and working environment.” Diversity Committee Statement 2006. Mandate: The Inclusive/International College Committee has two primary mandates: 1) to foster an inclusive learning and working environment; and, 2) to ensure the successful integration of international students. The Committee assists in College-wide annual planning and prioritizes accessibility, diversity, and equity objectives for all levels and areas of college operations. It also supports the work of the Coordinator of Diversity, Accessibility and International Student Supports, and the International Student Services Coordinator.The Committee has input into quarterly status reports to the President and a yearly report card to the College. It is guided by Core Promise and Working Environment objectives and follows the Fleming vision, mission and values.

Diversity Committee: Since 2001, this active committee has offered students, faculty and staff a forum to raise concerns and address them through collective action, such as organizing events and awareness campaigns, offering leadership training or researching the needs of special groups. It plays an important role in creating a welcoming environment at Fleming. Everyone is invited to attend their monthly meetings. The Diversity Committee is primarily made up of support staff and faculty (though managers are welcome to participate). Managers identify a representative from their School/Program or Department that will be responsible to share information at team meetings. The committee member should: - be a Diversity advocate who believes in the importance of a diverse student body and work force - be willing to share information openly with members of their team and solicit their feedback - participate in the orientation, annual Forum and in training sessions when possible Fall 2011 marked the launch of the new Diversity Network for employees. Approximately 40 employees (faculty/staff) come together to discuss and share information on diversity and equity related topics. In addition, Fleming's Inclusive College Committee is composed of 10 administrators, faculty, and student representatives.

The Diversity Office offers support services to diverse students, offers educational programming (events, programs such as Positive Space, etc.), and delivers training to employees on a range of diversity topics. The Diversity Office is a service of the Student Life Department/Student Services, and has a secondary reporting role to Human Resources for the coordination of the Inclusive College Committee, the Accessibility Working Group, and employee diversity training. Staffing of the office includes one full-time coordinator, two part-time student Diversity Workers, and a receptionist shared with the Student Life Department.

The Coordinator provides leadership in planning and implementing multi-year diversity strategies that will create an inclusive environment for both students and staff. The position collaborates with and offers services to all campuses, departments and schools. In addition, the position coordinates the Inclusive College/International Education Committee in developing and implementing the Inclusive College Action Plan. Finally, the position coordinates the Accessibility Working Group which includes developing, gaining approval, and implementing the annual College Accessibility plan and ensures compliance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities) regulations.