Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 60.83
Liaison C Jane Hagen
Submission Date March 2, 2018
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

Virginia Commonwealth University
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Wyatt Carpenter
Sustainability Projects and Programs Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
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Part 1 

Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights on campus?:
Yes

Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
Both students and employees

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A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The VCU Division for Inclusive Excellence is responsible for institutional initiatives that create and nurture a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds are welcomed, valued and supported. The Inclusive Learning Council (ILC) serves as a resource to academic units and their diversity leaders on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and offers support and advice for programming and systematic monitoring of progress in the academic units’ efforts to implement their diversity plans and inclusive excellence initiatives. The ILC advises the Provost, Vice President for Health Science, Deans and Vice Provosts; works with the Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and, engages in educational, informational, and progress updating opportunities. The Inclusive Learning Council consists of membership from each of the college, schools, and academic units at VCU, and includes individuals who serve as diversity director, diversity coordinator, or chair of the diversity committee. Equity and Access Services leads, coordinates, and supports civil rights compliance, including Title IX, for the university community.

Part 2 

Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
All

Estimated proportion of staff (including administrators) that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
All

Estimated proportion of faculty that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
All

If trainings are made available, provide:

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence trainings and activities for each of the groups identified above:
The Division for Inclusive Excellence’s diversity education program offers professional development opportunities for VCU community members to aid in operationalizing the principle of inclusive excellence in support of the VCU Quest for Distinction. VCU community members may take advantage of various educational opportunities to enhance their skill in creating a welcoming and respectful community of students, faculty and staff. Consultation is provided to assess the educational needs of the unit. Appropriate educational opportunities are then customized to meet desired outcomes.

Optional Fields 

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
http://www.equity.vcu.edu/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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