Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and Antiracism (DEISA+)
Purpose
The purpose of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and Anti-Racism (DEISA+
Council) is to review recommendations and to collaborate and coordinate College initiatives,
research, and activities related to DEISA+, including racial justice issues, improving
equity in student success rates for marginalized students, increasing equity in the
hiring and training of employees, and developing and supporting the College’s commitment
towards social and racial justice commitment. The College’s DEISA+ work is inclusive
of all protected groups: ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin,
religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability
ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, and medical
condition.
Function
Review College reports, data, surveys, and other evidence related to DEISA+.
Review, develop, and forward recommendations to President’s Advisory Council related
to the work of campus groups within their respected scope on diversity, equity, inclusion,
social justice, and anti-racism in student success, hiring, and policy development
and critical interventions.
Integrate campus initiatives into a comprehensive DEISA+ effort and message.
Organize and collaborate recommendations to assure a common understanding of data
elements and research methodology and other campus-wide research on DEISA+, such as
campus climate surveys.
Receive recommendations related to DEISA+ from committees, task forces, work groups,
and departments to accomplish assigned functions.
Participate in articulating DEISA+ and accessibility into College strategic planning,
PIE, outcomes measurement, professional development, support services, and human resources.
Assist in gathering resource information for a website repository of College and community
efforts related to DEISA+, DEISA+-focused data and reports, and available DEISA+ resources
to support instruction, support services, and human resources.
Provide quarterly updates to President’s Advisory Council about the work of the Council
and the College’s DEISA+ efforts, accomplishments, needs, and goals.
Provide an annual report on the College’s DEISA+ efforts and progress to reaching
DEISA+ goals.
Review state and national policy initiatives related to DEISA+ and make recommendations
for a coordinated response to those initiatives to appropriate groups.
