| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.64 |
| Liaison | Amanda Kohn |
| Submission Date | Feb. 13, 2024 |
University of Minnesota, Crookston
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.89 / 2.00 |
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Part 1
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 Director of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging reports directly to the Chancellor of the university and oversees education, training, preventative works, and the Wellness Care team responsible for creating environments that are safe, inclusive, and ones everyone can thrive. Additionally, the Athletics Department also has a diversity committee that focuses on education, implementing policies and programs, as well as training.
Systemwide, the Office of Diveristy and Inclusion's mission is to increase access to higher education by advocating for members of our community and emphasizing the importance of diversity in promoting learning and development at the University of Minnesota. Our commitment to equity and diversity is the shared responsibility of students, staff, and faculty, and must be supported and guided by all levels of leadership.
The Office for Equity and Diversity's work advances three strategic priorities:
1. Increase Representational Diversity
We provide resources, education, and equitable processes to support the recruitment and retention of diverse students, staff, and faculty.
What we mean by diversity:
We employ an expanded definition of diversity, recognizing the importance of ensuring that all members of our community have equitable access to the University and its resources. We center underrepresented populations who face systemic barriers that impact their experiences on campus. Our goal is to reduce or remove barriers for all members of our community.
It is our responsibility as an institution—as part of our commitment to creating a welcoming and affirming climate—to serve and support the following individuals and groups at the University of Minnesota:
American Indians and other indigenous populations
People of color, including underrepresented groups and new immigrant populations
People with both apparent and non-apparent disabilities
People who identify as women
People of various gender and sexual identities and expressions
First-generation students
We also address issues of access and climate for individuals who might encounter barriers based on their religious expression, age, national origin, ethnicity, or veteran status. Furthermore, we recognize the importance of working with people who claim more than one of the above identities.
2. Improve Campus Climate
We create programs, opportunities for engagement, and capacity-building initiatives that contribute to a welcoming campus environment.
3. Build, Support, and Align Partnerships
We work with University and community partners to identify, implement, and sustain efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across the University system.
By working together, we can better leverage strengths and capabilities across our large, complex system and in our communities. Partnerships allow us to operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and lead to sustainable efforts that improve outcomes for students, staff, faculty, and community members. https://diversity.umn.edu/mission-vision-values
Systemwide, the Office of Diveristy and Inclusion's mission is to increase access to higher education by advocating for members of our community and emphasizing the importance of diversity in promoting learning and development at the University of Minnesota. Our commitment to equity and diversity is the shared responsibility of students, staff, and faculty, and must be supported and guided by all levels of leadership.
The Office for Equity and Diversity's work advances three strategic priorities:
1. Increase Representational Diversity
We provide resources, education, and equitable processes to support the recruitment and retention of diverse students, staff, and faculty.
What we mean by diversity:
We employ an expanded definition of diversity, recognizing the importance of ensuring that all members of our community have equitable access to the University and its resources. We center underrepresented populations who face systemic barriers that impact their experiences on campus. Our goal is to reduce or remove barriers for all members of our community.
It is our responsibility as an institution—as part of our commitment to creating a welcoming and affirming climate—to serve and support the following individuals and groups at the University of Minnesota:
American Indians and other indigenous populations
People of color, including underrepresented groups and new immigrant populations
People with both apparent and non-apparent disabilities
People who identify as women
People of various gender and sexual identities and expressions
First-generation students
We also address issues of access and climate for individuals who might encounter barriers based on their religious expression, age, national origin, ethnicity, or veteran status. Furthermore, we recognize the importance of working with people who claim more than one of the above identities.
2. Improve Campus Climate
We create programs, opportunities for engagement, and capacity-building initiatives that contribute to a welcoming campus environment.
3. Build, Support, and Align Partnerships
We work with University and community partners to identify, implement, and sustain efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across the University system.
By working together, we can better leverage strengths and capabilities across our large, complex system and in our communities. Partnerships allow us to operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and lead to sustainable efforts that improve outcomes for students, staff, faculty, and community members. https://diversity.umn.edu/mission-vision-values
Part 2
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:
Most
If trainings are made available, provide:
All first-year students must take a first year seminar course (UMC 1200). Within UMC 1200 there are 8 class periods that focus on diversity, equity, and belonging including skill-building activities.
For academic staff, there are 1-2 professional development opportunities typically each semester. For example, in February 2023 we had a day-long required training that discussed mental health and the intersection of environmental factors.
For non-academic staff, professional development trainings are also offered. However due to scheduling conflicts, the facilities team is frequently unable to make the trainings.
The Office for Equity and Diversity’s (OED) Education Program offers virtual workshops for University of Minnesota departments, programs, and units, as well as community organizations. The OED Education Program also facilitates the Equity Certificate Hosted Online (ECHO) program. The OED Education Program helps learners develop awareness and skills necessary for advancing equity and diversity in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. Education Program workshops and dialogues are co-facilitated by a team of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leaders from departments and programs across the University of Minnesota community. https://oeded.umn.edu/
For academic staff, there are 1-2 professional development opportunities typically each semester. For example, in February 2023 we had a day-long required training that discussed mental health and the intersection of environmental factors.
For non-academic staff, professional development trainings are also offered. However due to scheduling conflicts, the facilities team is frequently unable to make the trainings.
The Office for Equity and Diversity’s (OED) Education Program offers virtual workshops for University of Minnesota departments, programs, and units, as well as community organizations. The OED Education Program also facilitates the Equity Certificate Hosted Online (ECHO) program. The OED Education Program helps learners develop awareness and skills necessary for advancing equity and diversity in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. Education Program workshops and dialogues are co-facilitated by a team of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leaders from departments and programs across the University of Minnesota community. https://oeded.umn.edu/
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