| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.98 |
| Liaison | Jonna Korpi |
| Submission Date | June 2, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Duluth
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Susana
Woodward Diversity Coordinator Office of Cultural Diversity |
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 and equity on campus?:
Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on one or both of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Student diversity and equity | Yes |
| Employee diversity and equity | Yes |
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The Diversity Commission works to promote awareness and appreciation of diversity and to address equity issues through advocacy and education at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
The Office of Cultural Diversity collaborates with faculty, students, staff and alumni to implement programs that support the University's commitment to inclusivity, equity and multiculturalism. In addition, the Office of Cultural Diversity staff develops and implements programs and services that affirm and support the retention and graduation of African American, Asian/Pacific American, Latino/Chicano, International, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender students.
http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/ocd/
In addition, UMD has a Campus Change Leadership Team , established a Campus Climate Response Team (CCRT) to respond quickly to incidents that harm the university's climate. In addition to facilitating a timely and appropriate response, the Campus Climate Response Team (CCRT) regularly reviews and analyzes how incidents are handled.
http://www.d.umn.edu/chancellor/climate/
The full-time equivalent of people employed in the diversity and equity office:
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer is available:
Does the institution make cultural competence trainings and activities available to all members of the following groups?:
| Yes or No | |
| Students | Yes |
| Staff | Yes |
| Faculty | Yes |
| Administrators | Yes |
A brief description of the cultural competence trainings and activities:
UMD created a cabinet-level leadership position in May 2013 to facilitate campus climate initiatives for faculty, staff, administration, and students. The Fellow also serves as co-chair for the Campus Change Team.
UMD staff and faculty have participated in a training/orientation program presented by Alliance for Change. The goal of this program is to intentionally embed the values of social justice into the work and training of students and staff in Admissions, Housing and Residence Life, Athletics, Office of Cultural Diversity, First Year Experience and Students in Transition, Recreational Sports Outdoor Program, Kirby Student Center, Kirby Leadership Program and the new faculty orientation program.
Led by Fellow Paula Pederson, 7 co-horts of UMD staff, faculty, and administrators have participated in training via the Intercultural Leadership Development workshops.
There are also individual, stand-alone workshops offered, such as Appreciating Differences, which offers insights and approaches for understanding and working in today's diverse environments. It emphasizes understanding ones own perceptions and how they influence the work and learning environment.
The website URL where information about the cultural competence trainings is available:
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