| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 25.13 |
| Liaison | Dennis Astl |
| Submission Date | Aug. 20, 2024 |
Palomar College
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.75 / 1.00 |
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Has the institution engaged in a structured assessment process during the previous three years to improve diversity, equity and inclusion on campus?:
Yes
A brief description of the assessment process and the framework, scorecard(s) and/or tool(s) used:
The Student Equity and Plan (SEP) is designed to address and close gaps for disproportionately impacted populations. AB 504 mandated that the California Community Colleges examine disproportionate impact by (a) examining specific success indicators (b) disaggregated by a specified list of subpopulations (c) following a common methodology. The California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) has prescribed the methodology to be used and made a dataset available to meet these conditions. The two disproportionately impacted student subpopulations that have been highlighted are Black/African American and Hispanic/ Latinx students. The equity plan focuses on developing strategies based on the analysis of data from and experience of disproportionately impacted groups. By tailoring practices specific to disproportionately impacted groups, plans will be directed to serve these groups which will in turn help other groups rather than creating practices that perpetuate inequities in access to and utilization of services (SEP, 2022-2025).
The student equity plan went through our community college shared governance process.
In 2019 Palomar College utilized the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates (NACCC). https://race.usc.edu/colleges/naccc/ The NACCC survey content is based on more than a decade of the USC Race and Equity Center’s qualitative climate studies at colleges and universities across the country. In addition, a 14-member content team comprised of race, equity, and inclusion experts from across the United States convened to identify the most salient survey content areas and questions today in the field of campus racial climate. The NACCC is an approximately 15-minute-long web-based survey and includes six content areas essential to understanding racial climate on campus, plus, demographic information, and has been designed specifically for and tested by undergraduate students at community colleges and 4-year postsecondary institutions across the country.
Palomar College worked diligently to develop aggressive equity goals for the 2019-22 Student Equity Plan. With guidance from the Office of Institutional Research & Planning, members of the Student Equity & Achievement Council (SEA), a workgroup consisting of representatives from faculty, staff, students and administrators examined disaggregated data for disproportionately impacted (DI) students by demographics for all for all five metrics.
The student equity plan went through our community college shared governance process.
In 2019 Palomar College utilized the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates (NACCC). https://race.usc.edu/colleges/naccc/ The NACCC survey content is based on more than a decade of the USC Race and Equity Center’s qualitative climate studies at colleges and universities across the country. In addition, a 14-member content team comprised of race, equity, and inclusion experts from across the United States convened to identify the most salient survey content areas and questions today in the field of campus racial climate. The NACCC is an approximately 15-minute-long web-based survey and includes six content areas essential to understanding racial climate on campus, plus, demographic information, and has been designed specifically for and tested by undergraduate students at community colleges and 4-year postsecondary institutions across the country.
Palomar College worked diligently to develop aggressive equity goals for the 2019-22 Student Equity Plan. With guidance from the Office of Institutional Research & Planning, members of the Student Equity & Achievement Council (SEA), a workgroup consisting of representatives from faculty, staff, students and administrators examined disaggregated data for disproportionately impacted (DI) students by demographics for all for all five metrics.
Does the assessment process address campus climate by engaging stakeholders to assess the attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of employees and students, including the experiences of underrepresented groups?:
Yes
Does the assessment process address student outcomes related to diversity, equity and success?:
Yes
Does the assessment process address employee outcomes related to diversity and equity?:
No
A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
Palomar College Student Equity Plan: https://www.palomar.edu/irp/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2023/01/Student-Equity-and-Achievement-Program-Plan-2022-25.pdf
Used to develop Student Success Teams, Pathways, Wrap around Student Services / Support, Behavioral Health, Basic Needs
Chief Diversity Officer: https://www.palomar.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/157/2022/07/Chief-Diversity-Officer-Final-5.31.2022.pdf
AP 3000 ANTIRACISM: https://www.palomar.edu/governingboard/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2021/11/AP-3000-Antiracism-approved-10-22-21.pdf
Used to develop Student Success Teams, Pathways, Wrap around Student Services / Support, Behavioral Health, Basic Needs
Chief Diversity Officer: https://www.palomar.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/157/2022/07/Chief-Diversity-Officer-Final-5.31.2022.pdf
AP 3000 ANTIRACISM: https://www.palomar.edu/governingboard/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2021/11/AP-3000-Antiracism-approved-10-22-21.pdf
Are the results of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment shared with the campus community?:
Yes
A brief description of how the assessment results are shared with the campus community:
IRP Representative shared the results within Palomar’s shared governance, EESSC, and College Council. The Student Equity Plan was also ratified by Palomar’s governing board.
Are the results (or a summary of the results) of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment publicly posted?:
Yes
The diversity and equity assessment report or summary (upload):
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