| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.28 |
| Liaison | Geory Kurtzhals |
| Submission Date | Jan. 4, 2022 |
University of Notre Dame
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Geory
Kurtzhals Sr. Director Office of Sustainability |
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?:
Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
Every member of the Notre Dame community is expected to treat others with mutual respect, hospitality and warmth. This expectation is reflected in numerous University policies and guidelines, some of which are highlighted here. The University also maintains several offices and resources, also described here, that are committed to addressing questions or concerns regarding conduct that is not consistent with the University’s expectations. Ultimately, the purpose behind these policies, guidelines, offices, and resources is to promote an environment where all of the University’s faculty, staff and students feel welcome and valued.
Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Students - A one-credit, graded course offered in both the fall and spring semesters, the Moreau First Year Experience Course integrates academic, cocurricular, and residential experiences of new students. The course, which is codirected by First Year of Studies and Student Affairs, assists students with the transition to Notre Dame as well as with development of lifelong habits of the mind and an engagement in faith, service, arts, wellness, and community. Outcomes of the course include assisting students in becoming aware of and engaging with diverse communities as well as helping students understand the complexity and expectations of the Notre Dame community.
Multicultural Student Programs and Services (MSPS)
This office works with students—as well as faculty and staff—to ensure that Notre Dame is a place where everyone can flourish. Among its many programs and University-wide activities, MSPS focuses, in particular, on offering multicultural students the tools to make the most of their college experience, and prepare for meaningful and rewarding careers.
Staff -
Staff Multicultural Competencies Training
All vice presidents and senior leaders in the Office of the Executive Vice President are currently participating in training on cultural competency, micro aggressions, and benefits of diversity. To date, more than 400 new employees at the University have also participated in the multicultural competencies training during new hire onboarding. This training segment includes awareness, skills, knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs developed to interact with and better serve diverse populations. The University also offers a multi-day workshop on multicultural competencies that presents Notre Dame’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan; defines diversity, inclusion and multicultural competencies; and features interactive discussion on their benefits to Notre Dame.
Residential Life Staff Training
All residential staff—including rectors, assistant rectors, and resident assistants—participate in mandatory training related to topics of diversity and inclusion. Intensive training occurs prior to the start of each academic year and through in-services during the year.
Faculty -
Provost's Initiative on Faculty Mentoring
The Office of the Provost sponsors faculty participation in the Faculty Success Program, a 12-week mentoring experience offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. The online program, facilitated by tenured faculty, is designed to equip faculty with the skills and strategies necessary to increase research productivity, promote effective time management, and maximize work-life balance. All full-time assistant and associate professors are eligible to apply; women and other minority applicants are especially encouraged.
Faculty Workshops on Inclusive Excellence
Notre Dame faculty, department chairs, deans, and other academic leaders have access to an ongoing series of Inclusive Excellence workshops. The objectives of these workshops are to: Promote the use of recruitment and hiring practices to enhance diversity and inclusion Increase awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of our own assumptions and unconscious biases Increase understanding of how to build a welcoming environment for our students, faculty, and staff
Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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