The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility+ Committee is a standing committee of the Steering Committee.
Purpose Statement 2024/2025
The purpose of the committee is to understand how we, as an institution, can actively identify and eliminate structural racism and bias within the college. As such, the committee will focus on developing and implementing a wide array of initiatives and measures designed to lead to an improved college culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + (DEIA+). The "A+" in DEIA+ includes but is not limited to the important work done in support of anti-racism, anti-hate, anti-violence, and accountability. The work of the committee supports the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Call to Action, Vision for Success, and Vision 2030.
The committee works in cooperation with all shared governance committees to advance the college mission by ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + are embedded throughout the institution. The committee engages in a comprehensive review of institutional policies, practices, and plans to develop actionable strategies for improvement toward achieving institutional goals and collegewide objectives related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + as indicated in the Strategic Plan and in support of the college mission, vision, and values to foster an improved college culture.
ACCJC Standards: 2.4, 2.8, 3.1
2024/2025 Responsibilities
- Spread awareness and promote the work being done by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility + Committee
- Assess and share data received from the student and employee diversity, equity, and inclusion surveys and focus groups
- Continue to develop strategies to address the items in the gap analysis completed by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force which focused on the following areas:
- inside the classroom and curriculum
- outside the classroom and student support services
- human resources, employees, and professional learning
- Partner with the workgroup focused on creating an equity-minded syllabus template
- Create and oversee the Accessibility Taskforce, which will assess the college's existing accessibility practices and provide recommendations on how to advance accessibility campuswide
- Identify diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + professional learning needs and opportunities
- Promote, and support cultural heritage months and holidays
- Implement the rollout of employee resource groups
Continuing Responsibilities
- Advise, respond to requests, and provide feedback on board policies and administrative procedures as they relate to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility +
- Advise on and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + in alignment with campus planning documents while working with other pertinent standing committees of the Steering Committee
- Partner with the office of institutional research, planning, and effectiveness to assess, monitor, share data, and guide dialogue and reflection relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility +
- Promote and guide collegewide dialogue on matters related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility +
- Foster and promote cultural competence and equitable practices across the campus community
- Serve as a resource to the college regarding compliance standards or legislation that requires the college to address components of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + practice and policy
- Work alongside the superintendent/president to move the college toward the following vision statements as developed by the DEI Task Force:
- Inside the classroom: Students will learn in a classroom environment that is inclusive, accepting, and reflective of all races, genders, cultures, and backgrounds. Students will see images and instructors that reflect the diverse backgrounds of the student body and use contextual ideas that show their cultural competency. Learning spaces will be communities that foster authentic cultural experiences, where student thoughts, feelings, ideas, curiosity, and intelligence are embraced, welcomed, and honored.
- Outside the classroom: The college is deeply committed to and embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + at every level. By building diverse events/activities, developing relevant support centers/services, and proactively conducting equity assessments, the college will close equity gaps.
- Personnel: College faculty and staff diversity will reflect the student population and college faculty and staff will practice the behaviors that are reflective of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility +.
Meeting Frequency
The DEIA+ Committee meetings are held on the third Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom during primary semesters.
Committee Composition/Rotation
24 to 28 Members
- Adjunct faculty representatives (4)
- Administrative secretary II, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + office (recording secretary)
- Associated students representatives (4)
- Classified representatives (4)
- Director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + (co-chair)
- Full-time faculty representatives (4)
- Management representatives (4)
- Professional learning faculty coordinator (co-chair)
- Supervisors/confidential representatives (4)
- Optional additional representatives selected by the superintendent/president, in consultation with the director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + (4)
The work done by the DEIA+ Committee is vital to moving the college forward and ensuring success for students and employees. Creating a college ethos that is strong in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility + is meaningful labor of love that should be embraced by all members of the college, not just those on the DEIA+ Committee. Therefore, regular DEIA+ Committee meetings will be open for nonmembers to attend and participate in the discussion as guests. Additionally, the committee incorporated member rotation practices that promote campus-wide involvement and reduce individual employee burnout.
- Appointments to the DEIA + Committee will be for two years, with terms beginning on July 1.
- 50% (two out of four) of the members from each constituency group will be rotated every two years on an alternating cycle.
- Members may be reappointed by their constituency group.
- The director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility +, professional learning faculty coordinator (committee co-chairs), and administrative secretary II (recording secretary) will not be rotated.
Meeting Minutes
The PDF files listed below have undergone remediation to improve their accessibility for users with disabilities, particularly those who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers.
2025
03 21 2025 minutes
2024
12 06 2024 minutes
11 15 2024 minutes
10 18 2024 minutes
09 20 2024 minutes
05 10 2024 minutes
04 12 2024 minutes
03 22 2024 minutes
2023/2022
12 08 2023 minutes
09 08 2023 minutes
06 09 2023 minutes
05 12 2023 minutes
04 14 2023 minutes
03 10 2023 minutes
12 09 2022 minutes
10 14 2022 minutes
updated December 3, 2024
