Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council

MINUTES POLICY RESPONSIBILITY

Committee Name:  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council

Committee Type:  Administrative – Policy

Mission/Purpose: The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Council serves as the policy-making body to ensure all administrative policies and operating standards promote equity and inclusion.  The DEIB Council is responsible for developing and improving DEIB policy assessment rubrics that align with externally recognized best practices to be used by all governance committees.  The DEIB Council will provide recommendations to the College’s other governance councils and administrative teams on climate and culture improvement opportunities.

Scope of Responsibility: The DEIB Council shall:

1. Make recommendations to the Executive Director of Human Resources (EDHR) regarding strategic initiatives aimed at improving equity and inclusion throughout the College.
2. Develop and monitor the implementation of DEIB and Human Resource strategic plan initiatives.
3. Collaborate with the Academic Affairs Council on policies related to academic student support initiatives.
4. Collaborate with the Administrative Services Council on policies related to business, finance, information technology, and infrastructure initiatives that impact Student Affairs.
5. Develop or suspend committees, as needed, through use of ad-hoc groups to research, analyze, and make recommendations.

Policy Responsibility: Human Resources (A4000, A4100, A4200, A4300, A4400, A4500, A4600, A4700, A4800, and A4900).

HLC Criterion:  1.C.2.; 1.C.3; and 3.C.1.

Priorities for FY25:  Improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) activities (3.1.A.); Review administrative policies and operating standards to ensure they are free of implicit and explicit biases (3.1.E); and Review and revise HR operating standards to ensure equity (3.1.F.).

Reporting:  The DEIB Council reports to the ED HR.  The ED will consider all recommendations made by the DEIB Council and endorse those that are informed by best practice and compliant with applicable law.  All endorsed recommendations will be forwarded to the Executive Council for approval.

Composition: Faculty (4), Staff (5), Administration (3)

Meeting Dates: Second Thursday of the month from 1:00p – 3:00p.

DEIB Members