Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 52.66
Liaison Grace Afflerbach
Submission Date March 8, 2024

STARS v2.2

Purchase College - State University of New York
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.56 / 2.00 Grace Afflerbach
Sustainability Coordinator
Facilities
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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

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A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) shares information, facilitates events, and recommends initiatives toward the goal of dismantling systemic bias. The DEIC supports Purchase College’s mission of providing greater equity and access to all members of the campus community, with a focus on inclusive education, community development, and student success.

The college also has a Chief Diversity and Title IX officer.

Part 2 

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

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:
Some

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:
Incoming students are required to attend cultural competency and diversity trainings during their first few days on campus.

Throughout the year, the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Center holds trainings and programs that any campus community member is welcome to attend.

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
https://www.purchase.edu/diversity/

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