| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.21 |
| Liaison | Feletia Lee |
| Submission Date | June 28, 2024 |
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Whitney
Formon Sustainability Assistant Office of Sustainability |
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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
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion provides diversity and inclusion initiatives and strategies that contribute to UNCW’s mission and strategic direction to facilitate a powerful learning experience for all students. The office also has an institutional role in providing guidance related to diversity and inclusion initiatives campus wide.
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion's mission is to lead comprehensive and collaborative work that contributes to a safe, sustained climate of mutual respect for all members of our campus community. Their work dynamically builds – individuals, community, and capacity – by creating opportunities for education, engagement, and expression that facilitate critical thought and lifelong learning as a global citizen.
Their office runs based on several principles including; Belonging: We believe that all students, staff, and faculty should feel a sense of belonging to the UNCW campus and community, Accountability: We believe that institutional leadership should promote and be accountable for lasting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, Responsibility: We believe that creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus is a shared responsibility of every student, staff member, faculty member, and leader, and Representation: We believe that students, staff, faculty, and institutional leaders should represent diverse identities and perspectives.
The following approach is designated by the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion through these methods; Advocate: Using expertise to affirmatively inform the policies, practices, and programs of UNCW and the greater community through empowerment, impact, and sustained cycles of advocacy, Educate: Designing and facilitating programs that explore the historical, cultural, social, and artistic experiences of diverse populations aligning with UNCW’s existing identity center, Support: Providing programs that encourage individuals to explore and reflect on their personal identities in ways that enhance their quality of life, Celebrate: Recognize the distinct achievements of individuals who represent and/or are allied with the identities affiliated with the cultural centers.
Additionally, the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion has four centers: Upperman African American Cultural Center, Centro Hispano, Mohin-Schloz LGBTQIA Resource Office, and the Asian Heritage Cultural Center. Each center has a unique role in supporting the diversity, equity and inclusion goals at UNCW. These centers allow students to interact with caring and knowledgeable staff to assist them and/or refer them to appropriate resources. The centers collaborate to provide relevant educational and cultural programs that enrich curricular and co-curricular learning experiences. These may include lectures, film presentations, appearances by national and international performers in art, film, and music, presentations by speakers on various topics, exhibits and much more. Campus partners include academic colleges and schools, University Studies, Office of Admissions, Office of Applied Learning, Office of Global Partnerships and International Education, Division of Student Affairs, and Human Resources. The Office of Institutional Research and Planning provides the university's common institutional data.
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion's mission is to lead comprehensive and collaborative work that contributes to a safe, sustained climate of mutual respect for all members of our campus community. Their work dynamically builds – individuals, community, and capacity – by creating opportunities for education, engagement, and expression that facilitate critical thought and lifelong learning as a global citizen.
Their office runs based on several principles including; Belonging: We believe that all students, staff, and faculty should feel a sense of belonging to the UNCW campus and community, Accountability: We believe that institutional leadership should promote and be accountable for lasting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, Responsibility: We believe that creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus is a shared responsibility of every student, staff member, faculty member, and leader, and Representation: We believe that students, staff, faculty, and institutional leaders should represent diverse identities and perspectives.
The following approach is designated by the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion through these methods; Advocate: Using expertise to affirmatively inform the policies, practices, and programs of UNCW and the greater community through empowerment, impact, and sustained cycles of advocacy, Educate: Designing and facilitating programs that explore the historical, cultural, social, and artistic experiences of diverse populations aligning with UNCW’s existing identity center, Support: Providing programs that encourage individuals to explore and reflect on their personal identities in ways that enhance their quality of life, Celebrate: Recognize the distinct achievements of individuals who represent and/or are allied with the identities affiliated with the cultural centers.
Additionally, the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion has four centers: Upperman African American Cultural Center, Centro Hispano, Mohin-Schloz LGBTQIA Resource Office, and the Asian Heritage Cultural Center. Each center has a unique role in supporting the diversity, equity and inclusion goals at UNCW. These centers allow students to interact with caring and knowledgeable staff to assist them and/or refer them to appropriate resources. The centers collaborate to provide relevant educational and cultural programs that enrich curricular and co-curricular learning experiences. These may include lectures, film presentations, appearances by national and international performers in art, film, and music, presentations by speakers on various topics, exhibits and much more. Campus partners include academic colleges and schools, University Studies, Office of Admissions, Office of Applied Learning, Office of Global Partnerships and International Education, Division of Student Affairs, and Human Resources. The Office of Institutional Research and Planning provides the university's common institutional data.
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
A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
The Upperman African American Cultural Center, Mohin-Scholz LGBTQIA Resource Center, Centro Hispano, and Asian Heritage Cultural Center offer academic, educational, supportive, and celebratory events throughout the academic year. A brief list of the Spring 2023 events is listed below.
January-
Asian Language Conversation Program, Dia de Bienvenida, Juegos de Mesa (with HLSU), MLK Day of Service, Safezone Training: LGBTQ 101, Cuentos de la Facultdad, UNCW Student Adoptee Conference, Karaoke Night (with HLSU).
February-
Safezone Training: LGBTQ 101, Black HIV/AIDS awareness day testing (FREE), MLK Celebration, Dr. Jessica B. Harris lecture, Asian Lunar New Year Celebration, Self-Care Event (with Tania Smith), Community Love VDAY Event, La Table Centro (Alumni, CARE & Counseling Center), Homecoming Baile (Jaripeo),"A Cry for Community: Improving Ourselves", AfroLatinx Dance & Drummer (with Ritmo Latino), Safezone Workshop: Understanding Gender, Cuentos de la Facultdad,Lecture/Exhibition on Genealogical Records of the Princely House of the Mongols, "The Walk to Freedom", The Black American Military Experience,
March-
Conversation - Daring to Care: Diverse Perspectives on End-of-Life Planning and Decision Making, Exhibition: Mongolian Writing Systems Tradition, All month, Safezone Training: Active Ally, Sip N' Paint (with Amaru Ulloa), La Table Centro (w. CARE & Counseling Center), National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness day testing (FREE), and Africana Studies Research Symposium: Meditations on Global Blackness.
April-
Lecture- The Indigenous Taiwanese Diaspora: Ancient Roots, Cuentos de la Facultdad, Drag Show Pool Party, Play, Ashes to Ashes, directed by internationally recognized Pinter scholar, Dr. Charles Grimes, Play, Ashes to Ashes, directed by internationally recognized Pinter scholar, Dr. Charles Grimes, Opening of MMIW Red Dress Exhibit, National Trans HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Testing (FREE), Mental Health: Habla Conmigo (with Tania Smith), La Table Centro (w. CARE & Counseling Center), Safezone Training: Using Our History to Heal, and Yo <3 Yoga (with Veronica Tapia).
Students participate in cultural competence and anti-racism trainings and activities during orientation. Topics that are covered include micro-aggressions, privilege, and other topics related to these issues. UNCW also provides students a chance to join the Racial Justice Learning Community.
Additionally, UNCW offers several professional development opportunities and curricular options for students, faculty, and staff that involve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
January-
Asian Language Conversation Program, Dia de Bienvenida, Juegos de Mesa (with HLSU), MLK Day of Service, Safezone Training: LGBTQ 101, Cuentos de la Facultdad, UNCW Student Adoptee Conference, Karaoke Night (with HLSU).
February-
Safezone Training: LGBTQ 101, Black HIV/AIDS awareness day testing (FREE), MLK Celebration, Dr. Jessica B. Harris lecture, Asian Lunar New Year Celebration, Self-Care Event (with Tania Smith), Community Love VDAY Event, La Table Centro (Alumni, CARE & Counseling Center), Homecoming Baile (Jaripeo),"A Cry for Community: Improving Ourselves", AfroLatinx Dance & Drummer (with Ritmo Latino), Safezone Workshop: Understanding Gender, Cuentos de la Facultdad,Lecture/Exhibition on Genealogical Records of the Princely House of the Mongols, "The Walk to Freedom", The Black American Military Experience,
March-
Conversation - Daring to Care: Diverse Perspectives on End-of-Life Planning and Decision Making, Exhibition: Mongolian Writing Systems Tradition, All month, Safezone Training: Active Ally, Sip N' Paint (with Amaru Ulloa), La Table Centro (w. CARE & Counseling Center), National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness day testing (FREE), and Africana Studies Research Symposium: Meditations on Global Blackness.
April-
Lecture- The Indigenous Taiwanese Diaspora: Ancient Roots, Cuentos de la Facultdad, Drag Show Pool Party, Play, Ashes to Ashes, directed by internationally recognized Pinter scholar, Dr. Charles Grimes, Play, Ashes to Ashes, directed by internationally recognized Pinter scholar, Dr. Charles Grimes, Opening of MMIW Red Dress Exhibit, National Trans HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Testing (FREE), Mental Health: Habla Conmigo (with Tania Smith), La Table Centro (w. CARE & Counseling Center), Safezone Training: Using Our History to Heal, and Yo <3 Yoga (with Veronica Tapia).
Students participate in cultural competence and anti-racism trainings and activities during orientation. Topics that are covered include micro-aggressions, privilege, and other topics related to these issues. UNCW also provides students a chance to join the Racial Justice Learning Community.
Additionally, UNCW offers several professional development opportunities and curricular options for students, faculty, and staff that involve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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https://uncw.edu/myuncw/academics/cte/communities/racial-justice
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