Mills College
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Mission The Mills College Diversity and Social Justice Committee (DC) promotes diversity and social justice within every aspect of the academic, co-curricular, residential, and administrative life of the College. To that end, the DC works to create proactive, sustainable strategies to generate and institutionalize attention to diversity in relation to race, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, religious, and spiritual beliefs, class, age, color, sexual orientation, ability, immigrant status, and national origin. The DC also works to address inequalities arising from any differential distribution of power, resources, and privilege at Mills, and to support initiatives that enable students, faculty, and staff to engage in social change leading to a more just and inclusive society. Diversity and Social Justice Statement Mills College embraces diversity and social justice as key components of academic, co-curricular, and residential life. The College encourages every member of our community to embrace this vision and to work to attract, support, and retain students, faculty, and staff who reflect the diversity and social justice values of Mills. Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from race, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, religious and spiritual beliefs, class, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, immigrant status, and national origin. Social justice refers to a commitment to challenging social, cultural, and economic inequalities imposed on individuals arising from any differential distribution of power, resources, and privilege at Mills and in the larger society. Since its founding, Mills College has remained committed to empowering women to overcome the social barriers that have excluded them from educational and career opportunities. In the 20th century, Mills recognized the importance of extending this access to women from diverse backgrounds, including resumer women, parenting students, and first-generation college students. In addition, Mills graduate and professional programs are designed to provide a coeducational environment that values women's leadership and promotes gender equality. Because the College aims to educate all students to acquire the knowledge and skills to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society, we seek to create opportunities for engagement in activities that promote equity and justice. Mills honors freedom of expression and respectful discourse as fundamental educational cornerstones. We recognize that students learn best in an environment that is safe for disagreement, recognizes and addresses diverse learning styles, and values holistic growth and wellness. Mills recognizes that diversity and social justice are inextricably linked to academic excellence and innovation. Critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and collaboration are all enhanced when a diverse faculty and student body interact and learn from one another. By offering a traditional liberal arts curriculum while engaging new pedagogies and diverse perspectives, Mills provides a transformative educational experience that prepares students for excellence and effective leadership in their careers, professions, and in graduate education.

Diversity and Social Justice Committee Members 2012–2013 Christie Chung Assistant Professor of Psychology, Co-Chair (Natural Sciences: F10-S13) Laura Engelken Director of Spiritual and Religious Life, Co-Chair Micheline Beam Alumnae Association Representative Felby Chen Career Development Advisor Wah Cheng Professor of History (Social Sciences: F12) David Donahue Associate Provost and Professor of Education James Fei Assistant Professor of Intermedia Arts (Sabbatical S13) Jocelyn Ferguson Corporate and Foundations Relations Officer Tomás Galguera Professor of Education (Education: F10-S13) Liliana Gonzalez Graduate Student Representative Lesa Hammond Career Services Director and Interim Vice President of Human Resources Sabrina Kwist Director of Engagement and Inclusion, Diversity and Social Justice Resource Center Jessica Kyo ASMC Vice President and Undergraduate Student Representative David Lee Manager of Technology Training Cole Moyer Assistant Registrar Brian O'Rourke Vice President for Enrollment Management Julia Oparah Professor of Ethnic Studies (Ethnic Studies: S11-S14) Sharon Page-Medrich Alumnae Association Representative Roger Sparks Professor of Economics (Sabbatical F12) Gabriella Tempestoso Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Support Services

The Diversity and Social Justice Resource Center (DSJRC) serves as a campus-wide hub for resources, networking, coaching, consulting, and capacity building on a wide range of social justice issues. The purpose of the DSJRC is to increase engagement and inclusion across multiple identities; enhance social equity and institutional access; and co-create and support initiatives that promote diversity, social justice, empowerment, and community. Three primary aims of the DSJRC are: 1) Providing programs and services that support students, staff, and faculty in building authentic relationships across and within differences; 2) Enhancing resources and overall ally development through education; 3) Promoting social justice, equity, and inclusion throughout campus climate, practice, and policy

1) Providing programs and supervise staff and students in providing services that support students, staff, and faculty in building authentic relationships across and within differences. 2) Enhancing resources and overall ally development through education, collaboration with campus and community partners. 3) Promoting social justice, equity, and inclusion throughout campus climate, practice, and policy by serving on several campus committees including campus DSJ Committee 4) Work on creating workshops, materials, mentors, and improve institutional climate for under served communities in addition to serving all students. 5) Co-Direct the Summer Academic Workshop program for first generation, limited income students