| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.23 |
| Liaison | Merry Rankin |
| Submission Date | Sept. 1, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Iowa State University
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.56 / 2.00 |
Reginald
Stewart Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Office of Diversity and Inclusion |
Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights on campus?:
Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The University Committee on Diversity (UCD) is charged with "assess[ing] the effectiveness of diversity efforts on campus, identify[ing] gaps in university diversity policies and efforts, develop[ing] new policies and initiatives as necessary, and ensure[ing] that units across the university are meeting diversity objectives." The UCD meets several times each semester. Among the committee's responsibilities is the review of diversity reports submitted by colleges and units. The committee also supports diversity-related events and activities and is responsible for reviewing applications for the Diversity Grants program.
Activities: http://www.diversity.iastate.edu/global
Additional Information: http://www.eoc.iastate.edu/university-oeo-bulletin
Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
Estimated proportion of staff (including administrators) that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
Estimated proportion of faculty that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence trainings and activities for each of the groups identified above:
Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Training
The Office of Equal Opportunity at Iowa State provides Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Informational Training during University Orientation, to departments by request, through general sessions at your convenience, and as a self-tutorial online powerpoint.
OEO Regularly Provides Training Sessions Which Are Listed Below:
Best Practices in Hiring Diverse Faculty and Staff
Discrimination and Harassment Prevention
Diversity and Inclusion
Harassment, Bullying, Bias Related Incidents
Interpersonal Relationships in the Workplace
Lawful Hiring
Respect and Civility
Search Committee Training
Title IX and Sexual Harassment
Understanding Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Conflict Resolution and Diversity
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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