| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.60 |
| Liaison | Megan Curtis-Murphy |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2023 |
Northeastern University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Megan
Curtis-Murphy Director of Campus Sustainability & Engagement Climate Justice & Sustainability Hub |
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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:
Northeastern University has an Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) that provides support for all institutional diversity, inclusion and equity efforts, which includes faculty, staff, students, and community members. ODEI promotes the University’s commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity, and social justice while building a climate of inclusion on and beyond campus.
ODEI is led by the Chief Inclusion Officer and works as a central coordinating hub to provide strategic DEI leadership across the global university system.
The President’s Action Plan includes key recommendations for building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable university community:
• Create a Community Advisory Board for NUPD
• Increase Diversity and Representation at All Levels
• Elevate the President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion
• Improve University-wide Accountability
• Appoint a Dean for Cultural and Spiritual Life
• Improve Support for Black Students
• Enact Cultural Competency and Anti-Racism Training
• Deepen Community Engagement
• Amplify Our Impact Through Our Employer Partners
ODEI is led by the Chief Inclusion Officer and works as a central coordinating hub to provide strategic DEI leadership across the global university system.
The President’s Action Plan includes key recommendations for building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable university community:
• Create a Community Advisory Board for NUPD
• Increase Diversity and Representation at All Levels
• Elevate the President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion
• Improve University-wide Accountability
• Appoint a Dean for Cultural and Spiritual Life
• Improve Support for Black Students
• Enact Cultural Competency and Anti-Racism Training
• Deepen Community Engagement
• Amplify Our Impact Through Our Employer Partners
Part 2
All
Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All
Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All
If trainings are made available, provide:
Northeastern University is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community where individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences can thrive, have a strong sense of belonging, and achieve academic and professional success.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works with students, faculty, and staff to identify and address sources of conflict, bias, and possible differential treatment, and provide training, and information on additional campus resources, to create an inclusive environment for all.
Training opportunities include:
• Affirmative action
• Diversity and equity
• Inclusion strategies
• Prevention of discrimination
• Racial Literacy
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern introduced mandatory racial and cultural literacy training to the full population. The online training comprised four modules with the last being scenario-based to enable learners to understand how to recognize and respond to bias situations that undermine our efforts to be a more inclusive university.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works with students, faculty, and staff to identify and address sources of conflict, bias, and possible differential treatment, and provide training, and information on additional campus resources, to create an inclusive environment for all.
Training opportunities include:
• Affirmative action
• Diversity and equity
• Inclusion strategies
• Prevention of discrimination
• Racial Literacy
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern introduced mandatory racial and cultural literacy training to the full population. The online training comprised four modules with the last being scenario-based to enable learners to understand how to recognize and respond to bias situations that undermine our efforts to be a more inclusive university.
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: https://provost.northeastern.edu/odei/
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