| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Douglas Alexander |
| Submission Date | July 14, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Old Dominion University
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
DeAngelo
Thorpe Intern Environmental Health and Safety |
Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity and equity on campus?:
Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on one or both of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Student diversity and equity | Yes |
| Employee diversity and equity | Yes |
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The major function of the President's Advisory Committee is to advise the President and the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Equity and Diversity on programs, services, and policies affecting protected classes and inclusion efforts. Additionally, members serve as potential hearing panel members in accordance with the University’s Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Committee members are knowledgeable on the following: The University Discrimination Complaint Policy and Procedure; the Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure; the Accommodation Policies and Procedures for Students, Faculty and Staff.
The full-time equivalent of people employed in the diversity and equity office:
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer is available:
Does the institution make cultural competence trainings and activities available to all members of the following groups?:
| Yes or No | |
| Students | Yes |
| Staff | Yes |
| Faculty | --- |
| Administrators | --- |
A brief description of the cultural competence trainings and activities:
Culturally competent employees are aware of basic principles of equity. ODU makes cultural competence trainings and activities available to all employees via the following training opportunities: Recruitment, Selection & Hiring for a Diverse Workforce; Diversity; Sexual Harassment Prevention; Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Additionally, ODU offers the following training: General Global Competencies; Understanding Culture; and Communicating Effectively with International Students.
The website URL where information about the cultural competence trainings is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
ReNeé S. Dunman, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity & Diversity, has also affirmed that the information included in the submission for this credit is accurate to the best of her knowledge.
Email: rdunman@odu.edu
ReNeé S. Dunman, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity & Diversity, has also affirmed that the information included in the submission for this credit is accurate to the best of her knowledge.
Email: rdunman@odu.edu
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