| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 26.82 |
| Liaison | Juan Martinez |
| Submission Date | June 6, 2022 |
University of Houston - Downtown
IN-9: Diversity and Equity Recognition
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Juan
Martinez Sustainability Coordinator Department of Natural Sciences |
Has the institution been formally recognized for leadership in diversity, equity, and/or inclusion during the previous three years by a national or international program? :
A brief description of the diversity, equity, and/or inclusion recognition:
UHD’s commitment to preserving an environment of diversity, equity, inclusivity and justice has long been lauded by its campus community. Likewise, higher education professionals around the globe have taken note of its efforts to welcome and support all who enter its doors. Among those experts acknowledging UHD is the editorial team at INSIGHT Into Diversity. For the third consecutive year, the national publication has been awarded the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award to UHD.
The University is among a who’s who of esteemed universities receiving this honor and will be included in the November 2021 edition of INSIGHT Into Higher Education.
“The HEED Award process consists of a comprehensive and rigorous application that includes questions relating to the recruitment and retention of students and employees — and best practices for both — as well as continued leadership support for diversity and other aspects of campus diversity and inclusion," said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. “We take a detailed approach to reviewing each application in deciding who will be named a HEED Award recipient. Our standards are high, and we look for institutions where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being done every day across campus.”
We have won that award in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Links are here.
https://news.uhd.edu/uhd-recognized-for-excellence-in-diversity/
https://news.uhd.edu/uhd-earns-national-honor-again-for-commitment-to-diversity-inclusion/
https://news.uhd.edu/uhd-earns-national-higher-education-excellence-in-diversity-award/
Documentation affirming the diversity, equity, and/or inclusion recognition:
Website URL where documentation affirming the diversity, equity, and/or inclusion recognition is available:
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