Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 54.69
Liaison Trevor Ledbetter
Submission Date Jan. 6, 2025

STARS v2.2

University of Arizona
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Trevor Ledbetter
Director
Office of 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

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

The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) is responsible for programs, policies, and resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus https://equity.arizona.edu/.  The office provides trainings for students and staff on diversity, inclusion, sexual harassment, and more. In addition, they work to help connect people with other campus resources including academic, emotional, or peer support along with others. The OIE is also responsible for responding to reports of harassment or discrimination on campus. Reports can be made through their website anonymously and the office will ten open an investigation into the issue.


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:
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

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:

Destination Arizona is an introduction to campus and college life that every incoming freshman is required to complete. As a part of this orientation, students watch videos and presentations from the OIE about sexual harassment, diversity, inclusion, and the university's overall commitment to equity. Can be found here: https://equity.arizona.edu/training-education/destination-arizona. As for staff training, every employee of the University goes through a "Preventing Harassment and Discrimination" training as a part of onboarding. Additionally, staff and faculty are also provided a "Sexual Assault Awareness" training, madatory as well. Other programs and activities include the Bias Education & Support Team (BEST), Cultural Resource Centers, Disability Resource Center, Faculty Affinity Groups, Oasis Survivor Support, annual events for things such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and more.


Optional Fields 

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

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