DEI Goal 3

Goal 2

ENSURE SUPPORT FOR

STAFF, FACULTY &

STUDENTS

Intent and Purpose

We commit to establishing a campus culture and learning and work environment in which all members of the campus community can thrive. Nationally, Black, Indigenous and students of color, low-income, and first-generation students retain and graduate at lower levels than overall rates. Nationally, rates for tenure and promotion for Black, Indigenous, and faculty of color are lower than the average, for both negative reasons, such as microaggressions and systemic racism affecting on-campus interactions and performance reviews, and for positive reasons, such as robust competition for faculty who are thriving in their fields. College staff and administrators remain predominantly White; students are more likely to encounter BIPOC people in service roles (maintenance, campus safety, etc.) than in leadership positions.

$1.1 MILLION GIFT TO SUPPORT

STUDENT EXPERIENCE, WITH FOCUS

ON EQUITY AND INCLUSION

“The work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is many times underfunded and built on the backs of those who are impacted or care for it. This gift allows us to change that narrative and support the efforts, ideas, and work that will make us a stronger, more equitable, and inclusive community.”

Vice President For Equity And Inclusion
María Pabón Gautier

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PARTNERS IN ACHIEVING GOAL 3

  • Academic Division
  • Center for Advising and Academic Support
  • Co-directors of External Fellowships
  • Counseling
  • Director of the Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion
  • Human Resources
  • Piper Center for Career and Vocations
  • POSSE
  • Student Life
  • Tenure and Promotion and Faculty Life committees
  • TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO McNair
  • Wellness Center

3A: Strengthen and advance a culture of inclusion through the development of networks and affinity groups, the orientation of new community members to promote connections; identify points of welcome

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3B: Invest in robust advising and academic support services

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3C: Further under-represented students’ post-baccalaureate preparation through vocational and scholarship/fellowship programming.

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3D: Enhance support systems to retain under-represented members of the tenure-track faculty and staff

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