Middlebury College
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.56 / 2.00 |
Jack
Byrne Director of Sustainability Integration Environmental Affair |
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 Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (OIDEI) serves as a hub for education, support services, advocacy and accountability related to diversity, equity and inclusion at Middlebury.
We provide programming and resources that celebrate and affirm diverse identities and lived experiences. We offer development opportunities designed to help members of the campus community better understand and address barriers related to access, opportunity and full participation. We coordinate reporting processes and ensure there is a fair and equitable response to campus climate concerns and violations of related campus policies. We identify institutional goals, advocate for change, and provide both transparency and accountability about our progress in working toward those goals.
The Student Government Association also has a Diversity Committee that works with the Office of the Dean of the College and Chief Diversity Officer.
We also created an Anti-Racism Task Force and Advisory Group on Disability, Access, and Inclusion.
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:
Training for residence assistants, first-year counselors, and orientation trip leaders includes a half-day session geared toward building an inclusive community. Activities include carefully facilitated small and large group discussions focused on identity awareness, leadership, and mentoring. Training for faculty and staff includes critical reflection and concrete skill building related to practices of anti-racism, inclusive design for learning, engaging and supporting diverse communities, and building and restoring communities. There is also a series of workshops for managers on identity-conscious supervision of staff.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion department hosts events and workshops for faculty, staff, and students including an Inclusive Practitioners Program, Anti-Oppression Reading Group, JusTalks, and more.
Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Additional resources: https://www.middlebury.edu/office/diversity-equity-inclusion/development-opportunities
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