Culturally Academic Curriculum and Education Working Group
- How do we develop a culturally competent curriculum that shows our commitment to dismantling racism and our appreciation of diversity?
- How do we develop culturally competent students?
- How do we train and educate our faculty to be qualified and comfortable to engage students and facilitate discussions on the topics of racism, diversity, equity and inclusion?
- How do we create/enhance diversity education and training for faculty, staff, hiring committees, onboarding committees and RA’s?
- How do we increase university support of research, scholarship and creative expression addressing diversity and inclusion issues in disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields?
Transparency and Reporting Working Group
- How do we conduct an accurately and repeatably campus climate survey of faculty, staff and students, to assess and understand opinions on the following (diversity, discrimination, inclusivity, lifestyle, comfortability)
- How do we Improve the campus climate for all students, faculty and staff?
How do we update students, parents, and alumni with initiatives and data regarding diversity, equity and inclusion? - How do we create an active communication plan to support campus recognition of diversity and inclusion achievements?
Policy and Auditing Working Group
- Identify and validate current and past incidents of hate speech/acts and discrimination within the Cabrini community.
- How do we establish a more confidential way for students to report racial/hate acts, racial/hate speech and misconduct?
- How do we address policies and processes regarding student infractions on racial/hate acts, racial/hate speech and identity-based student misconduct.
- Are there campus policies and practices sufficient to support the needs of diverse students and students with disabilities?
Cultivate a Welcoming Campus Climate Working Group
- How do we connect students of color and LGBTQIA+ students, with their student peers, faculty, and alumni?
- How do we expand and enhance campus diversity and inclusion programming and events to ensure broad participation?
- How do we provide a safe, comfortable, equitable experience for ALL residents, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic class, (dis)ability, first language, gender, sexual orientation, or any other social or cultural identifier?
- How do we achieve a balance of representation among students and a commitment to recruitment, retention and completion?
- How do we improve support, communication, and protocols for student protesters and students who experience bias-related incidents and identity-based safety concerns?
Fundraising and Partnerships Working Group
- How do we obtaining dedicated funding to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives?
- How do we establish partnerships with other institutions?
- How do we create extended community partnerships to support the needs of diverse students and to serve as resources?
- How do we develop and sustain meaningful outreach programs and partnerships with our diverse local communities, neighbors and authorities?
- How do we engage alumni and obtain their support for DEI Initiatives?
How do we establish a more confidential way for students to report racial/hate acts, racial/hate speech and misconduct? |
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How do we address policies and processes regarding student infractions on racial/hate acts, racial/hate speech and identity-based student misconduct. |
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Are there campus policies and practices sufficient to support the needs of diverse students and studentbilities? |