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As
we
have
stated
throughout
the
summer,
新澳門六合彩
recognizes
that
antiracism
messaging
in
solidarity
with
the
current
national
movement
for
racial
equity
is
not
enough.
While 新澳門六合彩's values have supported diversity, inclusion and equal access for all since the University's founding, we know that, in practice, we have not always lived up to those values for each and every member of our campus community.
While 新澳門六合彩 continues to support the call for systemic change in our country, we must take a hard look at our own campus and be prepared to take concrete action to create the inclusive, safe and respectful environment we desire for every student, professor and staff member.
To that end, 新澳門六合彩 has established a Racial Equity Task Force that includes students, alumni, faculty and staff of color.
The Task Force's first charge will be to listen with an unblinking eye to underrepresented students and alumni and to collect information on campus culture and practices. We are aware of social media posts articulating some of the negative experiences of Black students at 新澳門六合彩 and will include those voices in the Task Force's review and call for action. Additionally, the Task Force welcomes direct comments and responses through the form which can be found at . Submissions to this form may be anonymous.
The Task Force's efforts will include commissioning a holistic, detailed audit of 新澳門六合彩 diversity and inclusion (to be conducted by an outside expert) for the purpose of setting tangible goals to achieve more equitable representation across the University. A contract has been established with Compass Consulting Services LLC to lead us in this work.
The University is also developing new policies, responses and processes to more effectively address racial bias and discrimination. This work is in conjunction with the policy revisions which have been mandated by recently published federal regulations regarding compliance with Title IX. As the 新澳門六合彩 community, we pledge to hold ourselves to a higher standard than the minimum required by federal law. Please note that reports can already be submitted for response under the University's Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy using .
新澳門六合彩 is committed to expediting this work so that significant changes and real outcomes can begin to occur during the upcoming semester. The University stands ready to take the steps needed to identify and address underlying issues of racism and discrimination in all their forms with the ultimate goal of creating a safe space for each member of our community to feel valued and to thrive.
-
Charles
(CJ)
Harkness,
Chief
Diversity
Officer
