| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Brian Eisenhauer |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Plymouth State University
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Brian
Eisenhauer Director Office of Environmental Sustainability |
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 and equity on campus?:
Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on one or both of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Student diversity and equity | Yes |
| Employee diversity and equity | Yes |
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
As a student-centered institution, PSU’s mission is to prepare students for life in a pluralistic world, helping them gain a global perspective. Plymouth State actively pursues its intention of being “a more vibrant, inclusive, and multicultural community,” as President Sara Jayne Steen says. Reflecting this charge, the President’s Commission on Diversity (PCD) was established to work with and support other campus groups in advancing the University’s goals for diversity. Priorities include developing curricula, assessing campus-wide policies and programs, and improving access to rich and holistic academic and student development programs.
According to co-chairs Megan Birch and Whitney Howarth, the PCD has contributed financially to student programming such as Black History Month and International Week, as well as student groups, such as the World Language Society and the Nicaragua Club. Members of the PCD have facilitated professional development workshops related to global and multicultural education, as well as coordinated and advised student groups, including the Model UN. In terms of community outreach, members of the PCD have participated in events held at the Plymouth United Congregational Church and the Independent Lens Community Cinema, among others.
One project PCD members have been working on is a survey to study student and faculty perceptions of diversity as they relate to safety and an overall welcoming climate. The results will be valuable stepping stones for Plymouth State’s continuing commitment to make a safe and welcoming environment for students.
The full-time equivalent of people employed in the diversity and equity office:
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer is available:
Does the institution make cultural competence trainings and activities available to all members of the following groups?:
| Yes or No | |
| Students | Yes |
| Staff | Yes |
| Faculty | Yes |
| Administrators | --- |
A brief description of the cultural competence trainings and activities:
Part of the orientation for new employees addresses diversity topics and issues.
The website URL where information about the cultural competence trainings is available:
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