| 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Megan
Curtis-Murphy Director of Campus Sustainability & Engagement Climate Justice & Sustainability Hub |
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:
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
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:
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.
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:
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: https://provost.northeastern.edu/odei/
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: https://provost.northeastern.edu/odei/
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