SEHD Diversity Committee Meeting \t\t\t\t\tNovember 3, 2014
\nThe following members were present: Jung-In Kim, Aswad Allen, Nancy Commins, Edward Cannon, Antwan Jefferson
\nNote taker: Edward Cannon
\nThe committee elected co-chairs Nancy Commins and Aswad Allen and Lori Ryan as chair \u2013elect.
\nThe following items were discussed:
\n1.\tUpdates: A Diversity Proposal was not submitted this year.
\n2.\tThe Diversity Summit was attended by several committee members.
\n3.\tAn open discussion was held around the goals and vision of the diversity committee and how it fits with the SEHD and CU Diversity Plan. Individuals shared examples of \u201cidentity mapping\u201d for both individuals and the organization. How can we bring people together to engage in exercises that would help us come to a better understanding of our community. The Diversity committee could be an entity that collects information about diversity initiatives and synthesizes it, then shares to the wider SEHD community.
\na.\tOther ideas: invite faculty to working lunches where there is space to share their identities in a structured way, building on the work of Brenda Allen.
\nb.\tGet in the habit of \u201crandom interactions\u201d with faculty at every SEHD meeting so folks can interact with others outside their \u201cgroup.\u201d The goal would be to create formalized spaces for faculty to speak about projects and classes they are working on, sharing ideas and practices, etc.
\nc.\tInterviewing faculty from a cultural perspective, each week, and shared in the SEHD impact. Using a standard interview protocol to use storytelling to develop community,
\n4.\tTo narrow our committee focus, we looked at the university strategic plan, as well as the SEHD Diversity Plan, as outlined by the office of Diversity and Inclusion. Possible intersections with our committee charge are highlighted.
\n5.\tFrom 2010 Bylaws: Diversity Committee. This committee addresses all the objectives in the School\u2019s diversity plan which includes the areas of culture and climate, diverse representation among faculty and students, and cultural competency. Two-year term of service.<\/p>\n
University Strategic Plan 2012 \u2013 2017 (Diversity Goals)
\nGoal 5.1 Recruit and retain a critical mass of traditionally underrepresented and international students
\nObjective 5.1.1 Strengthen the pipeline of underrepresented students from high schools and community colleges to the university
\nObjective 5.1.2 Improve student retention and graduation rates (e.g., through enhancing financial aid, academic and student support services, etc.)
\nObjective 5.1.3 Ensure that UC Denver offers a nurturing environment and a culture of inclusion and respect for diversity for students from diverse backgrounds
\nObjective 5.1.4 Develop innovative ways to recruit and retain underrepresented and international students in graduate and professional programs
\nObjective 5.1.5 Develop longitudinal systems that track elementary, middle school, high school, and college participants in pipeline programs, including those within the university
\nGoal 5.2 Recruit and retain a diverse faculty and staff throughout the university
\nObjective 5.2.1 Increase the number of applications from prospective faculty and staff from diverse and underrepresented areas
\nObjective 5.2.2 Offer training programs and leadership development that support recruitment and retention efforts, unearth unconscious biases within the university\u2019s culture, and foster a nurturing environment for people of diverse backgrounds
\nObjective 5.2.3 Expect and support an institutional climate of inclusiveness, mutual respect, and understanding
\nGoal 5.3 Expand research and community-based programs to reduce health and educational disparities
\nObjective 5.3.1 Strengthen or develop distinctive programs, for example those that improve the health and well-being of American Indian\/Alaskan Natives
\nObjective 5.3.2 Strengthen or develop distinctive programs that reduce educational achievement gaps among children
\nObjective 5.3.3 Facilitate effective interactions among units focused on health and educational disparities
\nObjective 5.3.4 Pioneer strategies to eliminate geographic and ethnic health care disparities; improve the prevention, cure, and the amelioration of disease; and develop systems to enhance health and wellness
\nGoal 5.4 Demonstrate and communicate the university\u2019s commitment to diversity
\nObjective 5.4.1 Engage with underserved communities in Colorado and beyond by providing meaningful services and engaging in mutually beneficial sustainable relationships and partnerships
\nObjective 5.4.2 Continuously review and renew curricular content and learning objectives to incorporate diversity components and to promote dialogue, mutual respect, and cultural sensitivity
\nObjective 5.4.3 Develop communication strategies that effectively promote a sense of shared community among diverse internal and external stakeholders
\nFrom the ODI Strategic Plan
\nGoal 1: Improve Student Access and Opportunity:<\/p>\n
Objective – Define and implement a 5-year Recruitment and Retention Projections (and Strategies):<\/p>\n
Actions
\n\u2022\tNational and Colorado demographic data comparisons
\n\u2022\tRecruitment growth and market analysis
\n\u2022\tEconomic and employability trend review
\n\u2022\tDetermine retention metrics (i.e. degrees awarded, retention percentages, yield rates, etc.)
\n\u2022\tStrategically integrate SEHD Faculty and Staff into outreach, retention, and placement initiatives.
\n\u2022\tImprove the effectiveness of programs and alliances promoting student engagement, student satisfaction, and student success
\nGoal 2: Enhance the SEHD Reputation and Leadership across the Education and Mental Health Fields
\nObjective – Establish sustainable partnerships within the broader Denver-metro area and Rocky Mountain region that support the educational equity and mental health access of historically marginalized populations.
\nActions
\n\u2022\tEvaluate and enhance program strengths and competitive curriculum offerings
\n\u2022\tWork with existing SEHD and campus student groups to expand student engagement, enhance academic success, sense of community, outreach, and professional success.
\n\u2022\tEstablish an SEHD Student Government Association
\n\u2022\tEstablishing an SEHD peer and professional mentoring program
\n\u2022\tStrengthen and support the SEHD Faculty of Color affinity group
\nGoal 3: Enhance Culture, Climate, and Community Partnership Relationships:
\nObjective \u2013 Establish an educational climate for teacher candidates, counselor candidates, doctoral students, staff and faculty which will produce culturally responsive community engagement outcomes.
\nActions
\n\u2022\tEstablish systems for generating feedback from students, faculty, and staff regarding the status of the SEHD climate.
\n\u2022\tIdentify practices and policies that may have negative impacts or may create barriers for all students in general and underrepresented students in particular.
\n\u2022\tEstablish focused \u201ccommunity building\u201d partnerships with marginalized and underrepresented populations
\n\u2022\tIntegrate diversity and community building expectations into program review processes for primary units
\nGoal 4: Build and Support Diverse Faculty and Staff:<\/p>\n
Objective 1 \u2013 Establish strategies and implement plans to increase the number of tenured and non-tenured diverse faculty, specifically faculty of color.
\nObjective 2 \u2013 Strengthen an environment that encourages forwarding thinking research, teaching, learning, and promotes respect for diversity.
\nActions
\n\u2022\tIdentify and engage national organizations and other schools of education to assist in creating a robust network of professional educators from diverse backgrounds.
\n\u2022\tDevelop Faculty and Staff professional mentorship initiatives using local, regional, and national support
\n\u2022\tEngage UCD and SEHD alumni to support and participate in professional community building activities
\nGoal 5: Organize the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to be responsive, efficient and accountable:<\/p>\n
Actions
\n\u2022\tDevelop a set of operating standards
\n\u2022\tStrategic Initiatives forms (as needed)
\n\u2022\tFormalize written office policies and procedures that are in compliance with university and state regulations
\n\u2022\tDetermine on a yearly basis staff and office resource needs and provide for such needs
\n\u2022\tEstablish a resource library
\n\u2022\tReview budget to ensure fiscal accountability and establish procedures for transparency within SEHD
\n\u2022\tCreate uniformity and efficiency with all SEHD departments, centers, and units
\nACTION ITEMS
\nFor the next meeting on December 1, the committee will review feedback from last summer\u2019s initiative \u201cWhat does a welcoming community look like?\u201d and make plans for the January faculty meeting. One take away from January will be to enlist program leads to help move this community building effort into program area meetings. Also, we will check in with staff council about having a staff representative. Nancy is developing a brief faculty demographic survey to be pilot tested at January meeting. Also revisit Antwan\u2019s idea of interviewing faculty and posting on SEHD Impact site.
\nThe meeting was adjourned at 11:35am. Respectfully submitted by Edward Cannon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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