Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 62.18
Liaison Jesse Carswell
Submission Date Jan. 6, 2025

STARS v2.2

Southern New Hampshire University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.44 / 2.00 Jesse Carswell
Sustainability Data Analyst
Sustainability
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Part 1 

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?:
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:

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) was created in October 2016 with the hire of its first Senior Vice President/Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). The ODI, which includes the Digital Accessibility Team (as of 11/4/2024), serves as the strategic thought leader regarding issues of diversity and inclusion at SNHU. The ODI’s goal is to design, support, and coordinate One University diversity and inclusion efforts within a system-wide infrastructure to advance clear, measurable goals for the University. As a Strategic Enabler, the ODI spans boundaries to partner with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals to increase talent diversity, amplify community learning outcomes, and create a pervasive culture of belonging. 


Part 2 

Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Some

Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Some

Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Most

If trainings are made available, provide:

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:

SNHU's cultural competence training and activities include online video library accessible through HR, custom workshops, training, and facilitated discussions conducted by ODI. ODI curates a SharePoint site with resources for all employees.

The CDO:

  • Sits on a Learning Governance body for the organization
  • Is a member of the Strategic Leadership Council that creates and oversees university strategic planning and execution.
  • Introduced and oversees Deloitte's framework or organizational maturity model for EDI.
  • Is executive sponsor for university's STEDI plan (Stiriving Together for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) that maps out strategy and executes projects related to:
    • Bias Response
    • Inclusive Hiring
    • Employee Resource Groups and Communities
    • Core Values and Skills
    • Skills-Based Organization Project
    • Annual, required employee goal for EDIlearning
    • Cultural Recognition Program
      • Monthly Moments that Matter Toolkits to drive learning and engagement (i.e. Jewish American Heritage Month, Arab American Heritage Month, Juneteenth, etc.

Other Efforts Include:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
  • Language Cafe
  • Talent Showcase
  • MLK Honorary Breakfast
  • Black History Month Programming
  • Resources for Civility and Respect in Politically Polarized Times
  • Intercultural Developemnt of Senior Leaders (Intercultural Development Inventory)
  • Poverty Literacy for Senior Leaders (Beegle Institute)
  • Restorative Practice
  • Community Conversations
    • White Men as Full Diversity Partners
    • Death Cafe
    • Mind Matters
    • Responsive Listening Sessions

Student Organizations:

  • Multicultural Student Union
  • Generation Equality
  • International Student Association

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
https://www.snhu.edu/student-experience/campus-experience/student-services/office-of-diversity-programs

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

Information provided by Jada Hebra, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer 


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