Inclusion Initiatives

MISSION

To facilitate a developmental journey toward greater understanding and empowerment around diversity, equity, access, and inclusion for Division of Student Affairs staff.

I.

INCLUSION

When diversity is valued.

An active effort to involve people of all identities, while providing resources needed by various communities. Inclusion is to be incorporated in all aspects of a process, not just the beginning.

D.

DIVERSITY

The presence of differences..

The presence of differences among individuals in a group. Diversity can include but is not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, citizenship, socioeconomic class, etc. We acknowledge that these social constructs influence how people are treated and experience the world.

E.

EQUITY

Adapting access to address injustice.

Creating a level playing field for individuals or groups according to their respective needs, which may include equal treatment or treatment that is different but is considered equivalent in terms of rights, benefits, obligations, and opportunities.

A.

ACCESS

Equal opportunity.

Equal opportunity to fully participate.

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EDUCATION

• Dialogue and educational workshops
• Identifying barriers to staff/division success
• Bystander Intervention
• Resources
• Competency development

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CULTURE

• Start with “Why”
• Ongoing journey (professional) development
• Consultation
• Community building and celebration
• Bystander Intervention
• Best practices – hiring, statement in job description, etc.
• Develop divisional I.D.E.A. goals and expectations
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STORYTELLING

• Identify areas of opportunity and success
• Reveal gaps
• Evaluate and measure impact
• Create opportunities for alignment
• Creating buy-in & communicating out to Division

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