DEI strategic plan
What we stand for as part of Student Services is our need to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion to increase practices, progress, and initiatives while addressing barriers across the division.
Strategic Plan goals and objectives
| Objective | Progress |
|---|---|
| 1. The Division will provide clear Diversity and Inclusion Key Terms and Definitions for all Student Services DEI initiatives, programs, etc. by February 2021. | Complete |
| 2. Each Department/Unit will develop individual DEI strategic plans by the end of Spring 2021. | Complete |
| 3. Establish a Student Services Diversity Committee (SSDC) with representation from each department. | Complete |
| 4. The Division will begin to advance culturally appropriate and sensitive assessment methods that are socially just and utilize anti-racist data and student-centric survey methods. | Complete |
| 5. Departments/Units in Student Services will collaborate with each other and external partners to embrace a wider definition of diversity that discourages systemic discrimination and ableism, and encourages equity and inclusion. | In progress |
| 6. Each member of the Division will participate in a workshop series focused on Universal Design for Learning Practices. | Complete |
| Objective | Progress |
|---|---|
| 1. Recruit and enroll underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students utilizing partnerships, collaborations, and support for existing pathway programs. | Complete |
| 2. Develop action plans to address systemic barriers to the recruitment and retention of prospective and/or current students. | In progress |
| 3. Develop and assess engagement and retention initiatives that close the opportunity gap for minoritized, non-represented, and underrepresented campus student populations. | Complete |
| 4. Enhance students’ ability to communicate with others across difference. | In progress |
| 5. Develop and assess students’ knowledge and skills around ethical decision-making, empathy, individual leadership, and personal accountability. | In progress |
| Objective | Progress |
|---|---|
| 1. Create a Recruitment and Retention Practices Committee to formulate best practices, resources and guidelines for the recruitment and onboarding of diverse faculty and staff. | Complete |
| 2. Annual Evaluations will utilize the ACPA/NASPA Competency Areas of Social Justice and Inclusion to help Student Services staff develop competencies in these two areas and will include a section documenting professional development including participating in sponsored Division wide DEI trainings and/or certifications. | Complete |
| 3. Develop a mentorship program that focuses on building relationships and connecting new and existing employees across diverse staff groups. | Complete |
| 4. Develop a system to assess faculty and staff experiences and determine changes needed to improve access and work culture. | Complete |
Unit reports and annual plans
| Unit | Year |
|---|---|
| Center for Student Engagement | 2020-2021 |
| Counseling Services | 2020-2021 |
| Disability Resource Center | 2020-2021 |
| Financial Aid and Scholarships | 2020-2021 |
| First Generation Student Center | 2020-2021 |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports | 2020-2021 |
| International Students and Scholars | 2020-2021 |
| Joe Crowley Student Union | 2020-2021 |
| Office of Student Persistence Research | 2020-2021 |
| Office for Prospective Students | 2020-2021 |
| The Multicultural Center | 2020-2021 |
| Residential Life, Housing and and Food Services | 2020-2021 |