Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 61.55
Liaison Melissa Cadwell
Submission Date Jan. 7, 2022

STARS v2.2

Syracuse University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Melissa Cadwell
Sustainability Coordinator
Energy Systems & Sustainability Management
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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

A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:

The Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services

The mission of the Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion & Resolution Services works with students, faculty, and staff, to foster a climate of inclusion, access, and opportunity. Our office collaborates across all divisions of the University to build community and cultivate a culture of respect, safety, and equity that recognizes the value of diversity in all its forms.

https://inclusion.syr.edu/mission/


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:
All

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

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

The University has a Training and Development Specialist for the Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services

Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Training - Syracuse University is committed to providing an educational and work environment that values all individuals. We respect the dignity and rights of all members of the University community. It is the expectation of the University that all employees are guided by integrity, mutual respect and civility toward others. In support of these commitments, the EOIRS office provides training on topics of Title IX, and preventing harassment and discrimination.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Annual Training - Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is required for all faculty and staff

Diversity: Inclusion in the Modern Workforce - A diverse campus must also be inclusive. By focusing on key concepts that shape our world and inform our shared values and experiences, this course explores the nature of diversity and provides practical strategies for workplace inclusion.

Title IX training - Syracuse University community members who are involved with responding to reports of sexual misconduct implicating Syracuse University’s

Bridges: Building a Supportive Community - This course will help you understand staff and faculty requirements to identify and report different types of sexual misconduct committed against students, and ways to prevent sexual violence and maintaining a safe campus community.

Other trainings: https://inclusion.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/EOIRS-training-courses-online-and-in-person-Mar-2018.pdf


Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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