| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 76.41 |
| Liaison | Krista Bailey |
| Submission Date | Dec. 12, 2023 |
Pennsylvania State University
IN-39: Sustainability Office Diversity Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.00 / 0.50 |
Does the sustainability office have initiatives specifically designed to recruit sustainability employees from underrepresented groups?:
A brief description of the initiatives specifically designed to recruit sustainability employees from underrepresented groups:
The Sustainability Institute follows Penn State Human Resources hiring practices. The Human Resources 2021-2025 Strategic Plan's goals include several areas related to hiring.
GOAL 5: DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING
Provide leadership and establish partnerships throughout the University to strengthen efforts at
embedding Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at all levels of the organization.
5.2 DIB through Talent Acquisition Years 2021-2023
Partner with Director of Talent Acquisition to review recruitment policies, strategies, and processes and
ensure they support bringing diversity and inclusion excellence into recruitment and hiring practices and
progressively expand the number of qualified diverse candidates
See the plan at https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/HRStrategicPlan.pdf
Does the sustainability office ensure that sustainability employees complete DEI training?:
A brief description of the DEI trainings for sustainability employees:
Penn State requires completion of the BUILD (Broadening Understanding and Inclusion through Learning and Dialogue) program.
Does the sustainability office regularly collaborate on events, projects, or initiatives with the institution’s DEI office/program and/or organizations that support underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of events, projects, or initiatives during the previous year developed in collaboration with the DEI office/program and/or organizations that support underrepresented groups on campus:
Does the sustainability office or committee include at least one individual with formal DEI and/or environmental or social justice responsibilities?:
Documentation of the formal DEI and/or environmental or social justice responsibilities:
Website URL where information about the initiatives to advance DEI within the sustainability program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.