Equity Share Statement For Diversity In Hennepin
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I am firmly committed to diversity and equity in all areas of campus life. In this class, we will work to promote an anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels safe and welcome. I recognize that discrimination can be direct or indirect and take place at both institutional and personal levels.
Equity refers to fair treatment for all people, so that the norms, practices, and policies in place ensure identity is not predictive of opportunities or workplace outcomes. Equity differs from equality in a subtle but important way.
Remember that integral to drafting your DEI plan is: Sharing the core beliefs and practices guiding your work, Developing a list of DEI-related goals as well as information on how you will measure progress on those goals, and. Reflecting on how your unit will hold itself accountable to the overall plan.
There are 6 steps to building a strategic diversity, equity and inclusion plan (DE&I). Set goals. All your plans, including the DE&I plan, must align with your company's values. Collect data. Identify needs/ concerns. Develop a plan. Implement the plan. Measure the results and adjust.
A DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) statement, also called “statement of commitment to diversity” or “contributions to diversity statement,” is a brief (1–2 pages) essay in which you are highlighting your contributions with respect to DEI within your classroom, university, and discipline.
A DEI plan should include clearly defined goals and desired outcomes, actionable steps and initiatives that increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of the organization, and a process by which to measure progress toward the outlined DEI goals.
How do you build a DEI action plan? Building a DEI action plan involves defining your company's mission, vision, and values, identifying priority areas, defining data points to monitor progress, and implementing clear action items to achieve your goals.
It includes avoiding gendered terms (e.g., guys or paternal leave), being mindful of cultural differences, and using inclusive greetings, for example, “Hello all” instead of “Dear Sir/Madam.”
Encourage everyone to have a more inclusive attitude. give managers training that helps them see the importance of their role in shaping your workplace culture. have an equality, diversity and inclusion champion at senior level who can speak up for under-represented groups and flag any issues that need addressing.
Writing a Diversity Statement Tell your story. Focus on commonly accepted understandings of diversity and equity. Avoid false parallels. Write about specific things you have done to help students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. Highlight any programs for underrepresented students you've participated in.