Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 40.43
Liaison David Pianko
Submission Date Feb. 11, 2014
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Yeshiva University
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Yvonne Ramirez
Chief Human Resources Officer
Human Resources
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee?:
No

The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :
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Members of the committee, including job titles and affiliations :
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The website URL where information about the diversity and equity committee is available:
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity office?:
Yes

A brief description of the diversity office:

Yeshiva University is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus climate for all faculty, staff and students. In keeping with its long-standing traditions and policies, Yeshiva University provides equal opportunity for faculty, staff & students within admissions and employment, and those seeking access to programs on the basis of individual merit. The University does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic predisposition/carrier status or other protected classes under the law. Diversity and Affirmative Action is an independent function to provide support of our diversity outreach efforts and oversight for all equal opportunity employment, compliance requirements, and reporting. This role will include training to improve our search and recruitment efforts, in creating a respectful workplace and valuing differences.


The number of people employed in the diversity office:
2

The website URL where information about the diversity and equity office is available:
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity coordinator?:
Yes

Diversity coordinator’s name:
Renee Coker

Diversity coordinator's position title:
Diversity & Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator

A brief description of the diversity coordinator's position:

The Diversity & Affirmative Action Officer serves as a primary resource to the University on all Diversity & Inclusion, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Affirmative Action related matters; counsels and supports University leadership and Human Resources team on issues related to diversity and inclusion; collaborates and partners with the University Community to manage opportunities to enhance diversity & inclusion at the University by the design and implementation of outreach recruitment and the development of resources and techniques to recruit qualified persons from protected classes; develops and delivers compliance & diversity training programs that promote respect, inclusion and cultural awareness for faculty, staff and students at the University.


The website URL where information about the diversity and equity coordinator is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

Yeshiva University meets the criteria and earns 2 credits in this area.


Yeshiva University meets the criteria and earns 2 credits in this area.

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