| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.81 |
| Liaison | Jennifer McLaughlin |
| Submission Date | May 26, 2023 |
South Dakota State University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.22 / 2.00 |
Jennifer
McLaughlin Sustainability Intern Facilities and Services |
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:
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee provides advice and counsel to the President, Provost, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Faculty Senate regarding the climate for enhancement and appreciation of diversity.
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will work collaboratively with the campus community to implement and assess progress toward the institution’s strategic plan for diversity. This will include communicating openly, being a catalyst for new and expanding initiatives, and enhancing and creating synergy among existing diversity programs. Areas of focus shall include:
• Developing a robust understanding of diversity and a welcoming campus climate;
• Recruiting, retaining and successfully graduating a diverse student body;
• Recruiting, advancing and retaining and diverse faculty and staff;
• Diversifying SDSU’s leadership and management;
• Integrating diversity across the institution’s teaching, research and co-curricular programs; and
• Bringing the university’s resources to bear in respectful, responsive service to diverse
communities.
Additionally, SDSU has an American Indian Student Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, an Veterans Affairs office.
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:
Harassment/Discrimination training was delivered to University Housing employees, Orientation Leaders and International students. Bystander Intervention training was offered to all Freshmen students.
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:
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