Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility+ Committee

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility+ Committee meetings for 2022-2023 are held on the second Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom during primary semesters.

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2022-2023 DEIA+ Committee Meeting Dates

October 14, 2022
November meeting canceled in observation of Veterans Day
December 9, 2022
No January or February meetings
March 10, 2023
April 14, 2023
May 12, 2023
June 9, 2023

Agenda items are due no later than 12 p.m. on Friday the week before the meeting, and should be emailed to the director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Tyesha Thomas, at tthomas@citruscollege.edu.

1. Advise, respond to requests, and provide feedback on board policies and administrative procedures as it relates to DEIA+ (I.B.7)
   
   
2. Advise on and advocate for DEIA+, in alignment with campus planning documents while working with other pertinent standing committees of the Steering Committee (IV.A.1)
   
   
3. Partner with the office of institutional research, planning, and effectiveness to assess, monitor, share data, and guide dialogue and reflection relating to DEIA+ (I.B.6)
   
   
4. Promote and guide collegewide dialogue on matters related to DEIA+ (I.B.1)
   
   
5. Foster and promote cultural competence and equitable practices across the campus community (IV.A.1)
   
   
6. Serve as a resource to the college regarding compliance standards or legislation that requires the college to address components of DEIA+ practice and policy
   
   
7. Work alongside the superintendent/president to move the college toward the following vision statements as developed by the DEI Task Force:
   
   
   1. 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 are reflective of the diverse backgrounds comprised in the student body, that 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. (I.B.1, II.A.7)
      
      
   2. 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. (I.B.1, I.A.7)
      
      
   3. 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 +. (III.A.12)

1. Spread awareness and promote the work being done by the DEIA+ Committee
   
   
2. Generate interest and promote awareness of DEIA+ work by developing a hub where all members of the college can engage in discussion, receive updates, share ideas, learn about training, and locate resources (I.B.1)
   
   
3. Disseminate DEIA+ toolkits and train the campus community on how to use and implement the DEIA+ toolkits (IV.A.1)
   
   
4. Share data received from the student and employee diversity, equity, and inclusion surveys and focus groups (I.B.6)
   
   
5. Develop strategies to address the items in the gap analysis completed by the DEI Task Force which focused on the following areas:
   
   
   1. Inside the classroom and curriculum (I.B.7, I.A.7)
      
      
   2. Outside the classroom and student support services (I.B.7, I.A.7)
      
      
   3. Human resources, employees, and professional development (III.A.12)
      
      
6. Promote and facilitate dialogue around DEIA+ in alignment with the University of Southern California's California Community College Equity Leadership Alliance (I.B.1)

DEIA+ Committee

25 to 29 Members

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Chair)
Management Representatives (4)
Supervisors/Confidential Representatives (4)
Full-Time Faculty Representatives (4)
Adjunct Faculty Representatives (4)
Classified Representatives (4)
Associated Students Representatives (4)
Optional Additional Representatives selected by the Superintendent/President, in consultation with the Director of DEI (4)

DEIA+ Planning Committee

Seven Members

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Management Representative (1)
Supervisors/Confidential Representative (1)
Full-Time Faculty Representative (1)
Adjunct Faculty Representative (1)
Classified Representative (1)
Associated Students Representative (1)

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 and superintendent/president selection will be rotated every two years on an alternating cycle. Since the committee will be created in the 2022-2023 academic year, the rotation will be as follows:
  
  
  • 2022-2023: 50% (two out of four) of members will be selected for a one-year cycle. These seats could be ideal for members who served on the DEI Task Force.
    
    
  • 2022-2023 through 2023-2024: 50% (two out of four) of members will be selected for a two-year cycle.
    
    
  • 2023-2024 through 2024-2025: 50% (two out of four) of members will be selected for a two-year cycle.
    
    
• Members may be reappointed by their constituency group
  
  
• The director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (committee chair) will not be rotated