DEI Initiatives Dashboard
- The Initiatives Dashboard is updated three times per year:
- In September, with the new goals for the academic year;
- In January, with progress made towards goals in the first semester;
- In May, with progress made towards goals over the entire academic year.
- In January, with progress made towards goals in the first semester;
Ongoing recommendations have components that are complete, but require continual sustained coordination for long-term success.
All DEI Initiatives for the college are overseen by the Associate Provost for Equity and Belonging. The Dashboard is managed by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Questions or comments may be directed to odei@mcdaniel.edu.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Hosted two meetings to identify and begin outreach to potential community partners.
- Action Items
- Formalize partnership with at least 10 local groups in Spring 2023.
- Develop internship opportunities for students with each of these organizations.
In Progress
Collaborate with DEIJ oriented and other non-profit groups to establish ongoing placement opportunities.
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Center for Experience and Opportunity
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Researched best practices for mentoring programs.
- Fall 2022: Participated in community-building dinner for BIPOC employees to begin to hear about their experiences.
- Action Items
- Host one additional meeting in Spring 2023 for BIPOC employees to hear about their needs.
- Design mentoring program that best suits the needs of our current issues.
In Progress
Establish a mentoring program for BIPOC employees who request such support
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Faculty Inclusion and Diversity Committee
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Connected with city, county, and state police representatives to establish a program for students to have discussions with local BIPOC officers beginning in February 2023.
Completed
Connect with local BIPOC police to have a conversation with interested BIPOC students.
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Department of Campus Safety
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Hosted one professional development session about how to implement anti-racist practices for 30 members of the campus community.
- Fall 2022: Hosted one professional development session for the 10 members of the senior leadership team about anti-racism and white privilege.
- Action Items
- Deploy Advising Team to work with two academic departments to develop inclusive action plans in Spring 2023.
- Host an additional professional development session on being inclusive without burning out in Spring 2023.
Ongoing
Establish anti-racist and inclusive policies and practices across the institution.
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Division of Academic and Campus Life
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Conducted research and cultivated a list of prospective groups throughout the region.
- Action Items
- Contact 10 groups who are social justice focused.
- Discuss the creation of opportunities that will be beneficial for our students.
In Progress
Establish new experiential opportunities for students with at least 10 DEIJ orientated groups in the region.
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Center for Experience and Opportunity
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Hosted three new community-building dinners open to all faculty and staff who identified with, or were doing work in, various areas of DEIJ (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and the Deaf community) resulting in a total of 40 attendees.
- Fall 2022: Associate Provost for Equity and Belonging promoted new opportunities for group and individual conversations for BIPOC faculty to voice concerns, resulting in offering two new workshops on “Rest and Resilience” and “Strategies to Address Burnout for BIPOC Faculty and Staff.”
- Action Items
- Plan community breakfasts, two professional development opportunities, and an end of the year social gathering for Spring 2023.
Ongoing
Increase retention of BIPOC faculty and staff through building community and a sense of belonging.
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Division of Academic and Campus Life
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Action Items
- Apply for funding to research DEIJ elements of the College’s history
- Detail the scope and parameters of the DEIJ research
Ongoing
Research, recognize and honor significant moments throughout the college’s history.
Responsible college partner/s:
Division of Enrollment Management, Division of Institutional Advancement, Alumni Council
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Advisory Team comprised of five faculty representatives developed a list of 25 inclusive practices and ideas for faculty to select and implement in their classrooms.
- Action Items
- Select at least two departments per division (STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences, GPS) and work with them to develop an inclusive education plan for their department in the upcoming semester.
In Progress
Create inclusive education action plans for at least 20% of departments
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Faculty Advisory Team
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Created electronic survey allowing alumni to self-identify and disseminated to all alumni.
- Action Items
- Collate feedback received and invite all alumni respondents to participate in at least 2 upcoming events on campus.
In Progress
Invite alumni from tracked marginalized identities back to campus for relevant DEIJ-related events.
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Scheduled 10 workshops with key departments throughout campus including the Writing Center, STEM Center, Center for Experience and Opportunity, Library, Campus Safety and community partners who provided financial literacy workshops for 25 students.
- Fall 2022: Established a Life Skills track for the Edge program that taught 20 students and five student mentors about finance and study skills.
- Action Items
- Continue the Life Skills series for Edge program students with new workshops on topics of self-care and physical wellness in Spring 2023.
In Progress
Strengthen Edge Experience program to better support first generation students from Baltimore.
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: During Homecoming Weekend, held the inaugural DEI Alumni Brunch which provided networking opportunities for over 50 current students and alumni.
- Fall 2022: DEI Committee of the Alumni Council met four times to identify opportunities for current students to network and gain mentorship opportunities.
- Action Items
- Host two virtual events to make more connections between BIPOC alumni and current students in Spring 2023.
In Progress
Provide mentorship to BIPOC students from alumni
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Department of Alumni and Parent Engagement
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Established a coalition amongst five faith groups and organizations on campus who will meet three times a year with a goal of providing insight into the role of faith amongst students and establishing events specific to their faith traditions.
- Fall 2022: Hosted the inaugural interfaith service and celebration which will occur annually moving forward.
Completed
Assess the needs of the current faith-based student organizations to determine how to strengthen the role they play on campus.
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Assembled group of faculty and staff to review the results of survey and began to discuss next steps.
- Action Items
- Outline issues that are evident through the survey.
- Develop a workgroup to put together the plan to address issues.
In Progress
Implement a plan to address the concerns revealed from the DEIJ survey completed in Spring 2022
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement
Last updated February 15, 2023
- Accomplishments
- Fall 2022: Selected 5 community leaders representing local government, non-profits, business and education sectors to serve in the workgroup.
- Fall 2022: Scheduled monthly meetings beginning in January 2023 to discuss, address, and propose solutions for student concerns about bias in Westminster.
Completed
Establish a work group between at least five interested community partners and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to address student concerns about bias in Westminster.
Responsible college partner/s:
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Last updated February 15, 2023