Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 66.01
Liaison Lissette Hernandez
Submission Date July 1, 2024

STARS v2.2

Florida International University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.33 / 2.00 Lissette Hernandez
Director
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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

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A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:

The Office of Equal Opportunity (EO) manages and maintains the University's Affirmative Action Plan (AAP). EO is responsible for continuously assessing university resources and the infrastructure that ensures an atmosphere free from discrimination, harassment, and that is in compliance with federal and state laws governing equal opportunity. As a federal contractor, EO is included in every step of the employee life cycle including job postings and posting waivers, review of applicant job pools and search and screen committees, compensation reviews, promotions, reclassifications, and applicable trainings to foster commitment and awareness of federal and state laws and University regulations. By adhering to these principles, our university meets legal requirements and strives to cultivate a campus culture that values respect, fairness, and the well-being of all its students, faculty, and staff.
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) is the university unit tasked with preventing and addressing all forms of harassment and discrimination across the FIU community. FIU affirms its commitment to ensuring that each member of the university community shall be permitted to work or study in an environment free from any form of illegal discrimination, including race, color, sex (including gender, gender expression, gender identity and sexual orientation), pregnancy, religion, age, disability, national origin, marital status and veteran status. The university recognizes its obligation to work toward a community in which diversity is valued and opportunity is equalized.


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:

FIU offers a range of courses on FIU Develop to help our faculty, and staff stay abreast of the changes the university is implementing regarding a more inclusive environment. From hiring to retaining a diverse workplace to dealing with workplace bias to discrimination. These courses are offered on demand and are free to FIU faculty and staff. Celebrations, Lavender Graduation, Juneteenth, and Diversity Day. The Division of Academic & Student Affairs and Department of Access, Compliance, and Equal Opportunity hosts many of these multicultural activities.


Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings 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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