| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.28 |
| Liaison | Michelle Seppala Gibbs |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
Hope College
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.56 / 2.00 |
Michelle
Gibbs Director Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1
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:
-----As Hope College’s Vice President for Culture and Inclusive Excellence, Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown provides leadership for the development of an institutional vision and effective implementation strategies for inclusive excellence that champion the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive college environment. In this role, she serves on Hope College’s Administrative Council. She was appointed in 2015 as special assistant to the president for culture and inclusion, a position that was expanded and renamed in 2018.
----The mission of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion is to empower students to excel academically and flourish as socially responsible members in a diverse world by providing opportunities, resources and advocacy in partnership with the greater Hope College community to promote a Christ-centered culture of equity and inclusion. https://hope.edu/offices/center-diversity-inclusion/
----Spearheaded by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, GROW is a campus-wide collaboration of promoters, allies, and influencers working towards building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. https://hope.edu/offices/center-diversity-inclusion/grow/
----The mission of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion is to empower students to excel academically and flourish as socially responsible members in a diverse world by providing opportunities, resources and advocacy in partnership with the greater Hope College community to promote a Christ-centered culture of equity and inclusion. https://hope.edu/offices/center-diversity-inclusion/
----Spearheaded by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, GROW is a campus-wide collaboration of promoters, allies, and influencers working towards building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. https://hope.edu/offices/center-diversity-inclusion/grow/
Part 2
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:
----PRESIDENT'S OFFICE: CULTURE STATEMENT AND VALUES
We are empowered and flourish when we invest in and value one another in our inclusive learning community where all members are grounded in dignity, engaged in diversity and invited by Christ’s love.
https://hope.edu/offices/president/trust-index/culture-statement-values.html
----CULTURE & INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
We are empowered and flourish when we invest in and value one another in our inclusive learning community where all members are grounded in dignity, engaged in diversity, and invited by Christ’s love.
https://hope.edu/offices/culture-inclusion/
----“Inclusive Excellence” is the AAC&U’s framework for leveraging the strengths of diversity to support student learning and promote institutional excellence. Inclusive Excellence has four components (AAC&U, 2005):
A focus on student intellectual and social development
A purposeful development and utilization of organizational resources to enhance student learning
Attention to the cultural differences learners bring to the educational experience and that enhance the enterprise
A welcoming community that engages all of its diversity in the service of student and organizational learning
https://hope.edu/inclusive/
----Hope College utilizes the Great Place to Work Institute Trust Index Employee Survey as one way to gain information and insight about the experience faculty and staff have working at Hope College. We invite input from every employee to gain an understanding of our strengths and to know where we need to invest to create a supportive, inclusive and meaningful work experience for all of our employees.
----Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) The Center for Diversity and Inclusion empowers students to excel academically and flourish as socially responsible members in a diverse world. Guiding Principles for Diversity, equity and inclusion are:
Inspired by the historic, ecumenical Christian faith and its call for love and justice
Grounded in the Virtues of Public Discourse (humility, hospitality, patience, courage and honesty)
Integral components of the Hope College experience for students, faculty and staff
Reflective of the dignity and worth of all human beings
Sources of enrichment and strength for our community
https://hope.edu/offices/center-diversity-inclusion/
CDI Programs:
-GROW is a campus-wide collaboration of promoters, allies, and influencers working towards building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
-DIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES The Diversity Lectures Series features distinguished leaders and experts in diversity and inclusion, with a focus on research and scholarship. Hispanic Heritage Month lecture, Disability and Inclusion Lecture, Indigenous People’s lecture, MLK Civil Rights lecture, Black History lecture, Asian Heritage lecture, Ceasar Chavez lecture, Affirming LGBTQ+ lecture, LGBTQ+ History month
-STEP2SUCCESS Step2Success (S2S) is a pre-orientation program that helps incoming students of color build connections and establish a sense of community, belonging and support during their transition to Hope College.
-COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS - relevant topical discussions hosted by CDI
-My Truth Series - The Center for Diversity & Inclusion is pleased to release the My Truth Series. This series contains daily blogs and videos that will be released throughout the finals week, capturing the lived experiences of diverse students at Hope College.
-The MSO Stole Ceremony celebrates the graduating seniors of the Multicultural Student Organizations: Asian Student Union, Black Student Union, Hope Advocates for Invisible Conditions, Latino Student Organization, Pan African Student Association, Prism and the Women of Color United. Seniors graduating any time in 2023 will be honored as members of the organizations.
-Diversity Awards - Awards from the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Culture and Inclusive Excellence and Disability and Accessibility Resources will be given to graduating seniors and others from Hope College
-PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAND RAPIDS AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH INSTITUTE - paused due to COVID
-DIVERSITY INSTITUTE now offering Racial Healing Circles and CQ. We aspire to restart the Diversity Institute now that our staff has grown.
We are empowered and flourish when we invest in and value one another in our inclusive learning community where all members are grounded in dignity, engaged in diversity and invited by Christ’s love.
https://hope.edu/offices/president/trust-index/culture-statement-values.html
----CULTURE & INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
We are empowered and flourish when we invest in and value one another in our inclusive learning community where all members are grounded in dignity, engaged in diversity, and invited by Christ’s love.
https://hope.edu/offices/culture-inclusion/
----“Inclusive Excellence” is the AAC&U’s framework for leveraging the strengths of diversity to support student learning and promote institutional excellence. Inclusive Excellence has four components (AAC&U, 2005):
A focus on student intellectual and social development
A purposeful development and utilization of organizational resources to enhance student learning
Attention to the cultural differences learners bring to the educational experience and that enhance the enterprise
A welcoming community that engages all of its diversity in the service of student and organizational learning
https://hope.edu/inclusive/
----Hope College utilizes the Great Place to Work Institute Trust Index Employee Survey as one way to gain information and insight about the experience faculty and staff have working at Hope College. We invite input from every employee to gain an understanding of our strengths and to know where we need to invest to create a supportive, inclusive and meaningful work experience for all of our employees.
----Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) The Center for Diversity and Inclusion empowers students to excel academically and flourish as socially responsible members in a diverse world. Guiding Principles for Diversity, equity and inclusion are:
Inspired by the historic, ecumenical Christian faith and its call for love and justice
Grounded in the Virtues of Public Discourse (humility, hospitality, patience, courage and honesty)
Integral components of the Hope College experience for students, faculty and staff
Reflective of the dignity and worth of all human beings
Sources of enrichment and strength for our community
https://hope.edu/offices/center-diversity-inclusion/
CDI Programs:
-GROW is a campus-wide collaboration of promoters, allies, and influencers working towards building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
-DIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES The Diversity Lectures Series features distinguished leaders and experts in diversity and inclusion, with a focus on research and scholarship. Hispanic Heritage Month lecture, Disability and Inclusion Lecture, Indigenous People’s lecture, MLK Civil Rights lecture, Black History lecture, Asian Heritage lecture, Ceasar Chavez lecture, Affirming LGBTQ+ lecture, LGBTQ+ History month
-STEP2SUCCESS Step2Success (S2S) is a pre-orientation program that helps incoming students of color build connections and establish a sense of community, belonging and support during their transition to Hope College.
-COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS - relevant topical discussions hosted by CDI
-My Truth Series - The Center for Diversity & Inclusion is pleased to release the My Truth Series. This series contains daily blogs and videos that will be released throughout the finals week, capturing the lived experiences of diverse students at Hope College.
-The MSO Stole Ceremony celebrates the graduating seniors of the Multicultural Student Organizations: Asian Student Union, Black Student Union, Hope Advocates for Invisible Conditions, Latino Student Organization, Pan African Student Association, Prism and the Women of Color United. Seniors graduating any time in 2023 will be honored as members of the organizations.
-Diversity Awards - Awards from the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Culture and Inclusive Excellence and Disability and Accessibility Resources will be given to graduating seniors and others from Hope College
-PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAND RAPIDS AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH INSTITUTE - paused due to COVID
-DIVERSITY INSTITUTE now offering Racial Healing Circles and CQ. We aspire to restart the Diversity Institute now that our staff has grown.
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://hope.edu/offices/culture-inclusion/
https://hope.edu/inclusive/
https://hope.edu/inclusive/
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