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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee oversees all activities that support the DE&I efforts of the College and provides recommendations to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion. The committee and sub-committees work throughout the year to make recommendations and implement strategies to address DE&I in Assessment and Planning, College Mission, Curriculum Development, Awareness and Programming, Employee and Student Training, Representation, Recruitment, and Mentorship.
Mission/Purpose:
To provide advice and/or counsel to the Chancellor and the College Leadership Committee through the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion, on all matters related to DE&I policies and programs.
Reporting Structure:
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee provides information to the College Leadership Committee through the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion.
Meeting Schedule:
Monthly; Subcommittee meetings as needed.
Operation:
Robert’s Rules of Order
Committee Make-Up:
- Committee Head: Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion
- Chair (2-year term limit): The committee chair/co-chair is appointed by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion based on the recommendation of the DE&I committee members.
- Recorder (2-year limit): By appointment
Members: The committee will consist of a variety of members from various backgrounds. The following groups must be represented:
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Student Affairs Member
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Accessibility Services Member (Staff or Student)
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Human Resources Member
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College Leadership Member
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Student Member
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Faculty Member
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Special Populations Member (Workforce, Adult Education, Youthbuild)
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Member from the following locations: Sullivan Campus, Florida Parishes Campus, Hammond Area Campus, Livingston Campus, Lacombe Campus, and Connect to Success Program.
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In addition, we will assess for the need for additional diversity within the committee (ex. race, gender, ethnicity, etc.)
Standing Subcommittees of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee are as follows:
- Assessment and Planning: Chair – Paul Donaldson
- Mission Statement and Curriculum: Chair – April Lavergne
- Conversation, Awareness and Programming: Chair – Danaty Moses
- Representation, Recruitment and Mentorship: Chair – Owen Smith
Members: Sub-committee leads must be a member of the DE&I committee, however sub-committee members do not have to be members of the DE&I committee.
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