Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 34.89
Liaison Claire Jackson
Submission Date March 4, 2022

STARS v2.2

University of Alabama in Huntsville
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.33 / 2.00
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field

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, Equity and Inclusion's (ODEI) fundamental mission is to facilitate the development, implementation and incorporation of programs, policies and practices that advance the educational benefits that flow from a diverse administration, faculty, staff and student body. Programmatic initiatives promote, cultivate and support respect for differences of culture, socioeconomic status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, race and ethnicity. ODEI actively supports a core value of the university-Inclusiveness and Diversity – and is committed to a campus environment that honors the individual, celebrates differences and fosters equal opportunities.

ODEI creates and supports an optimal learning and working environment through diverse collaborations that focus on EEO concerns, Affirmative Action directives and reporting, Title IX initiatives and campus and community diversity outreach programming. ODEI incentivizes, rewards, and supports efforts to advance academic and community endeavors that enhance diversity across the UAH campus and in the surrounding communities and public it serves.

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:
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:
We provide free training and workshops for both on-campus and off-campus groups.

Diversity and Inclusion
Implicit/Explicit Bias
Intercultural Competence
Ethnocentrism and Privilege
Micro-aggressions
Allies and Safe Space
Generational Gaps
Title IX and Equity
Title IX Compliance Law
Protecting Children on Campus
Gender Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Violence and Assault
Equality and Equity
Discrimination and Grievances
Equal Opportunity (EEO)
Child Protection Policy

Optional Fields 

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

Additional documentation to support the submission:
Brochure ODEI - Brandie Roberts.pdf

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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