Striving for Inclusive Excellence at Penn State: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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1 Striving for Inclusive Excellence at Penn State: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

2 Created in July 1990 Charged with fostering diversity at Penn State Mission expanded in 2001 Support of educational access for low-income, potential first-generation college students at Penn State and throughout the state

3 College Access Programs Student Success Programs Institutional Leadership and Advocacy on Diversity Issues, Initiatives, and Resources Strategic Planning, Reporting, and Assessment for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence across the University Institutional Expertise on Diversity and Inclusive Excellence in Relation to Institutional Mission

4 Beyond Penn State: Targeted high schools and counties Assist low-income youth and adults to overcome social, cultural, and educational barriers to success in higher education At Penn State: Support and evaluate diversity initiatives throughout Penn State Serve as an advocate for a range of populations Historically underrepresented/underserved racial/ethnic groups; persons with disabilities; persons from low-income families who would be the first generation to attend college; veterans; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons; women

5 Offices and Programs Educational Opportunity Center (PHIL) Multicultural Resource Center Student Disability Resources Office of Veterans Programs Talent Search (UP and York) Upward Bound Upward Bound Math and Science Program Upward Bound Migrant equity.psu.edu

6 Senior Faculty Mentor In line with the commitment of Penn State to the excellence and long-term diversity of its faculty, the Senior Faculty Mentor provides supportive services to tenure-track faculty members belonging to underrepresented racial/ethnic groups to facilitate the attainment of tenure and promotion. Initiatives include one-on-one consultations, including reviews of dossiers regarding faculty members professional progress; provision for supplemental funding for faculty members to participate in professional conferences, thus strengthening cases for tenure and promotion; and networking activities such as receptions, colloquia, and the maintenance of a listserv. Keith Gilyard Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of English and African American Studies.

7 Commissions and EOPC Equal Opportunity Planning Committee Seed funding for diversity initiatives at Penn State President s Commissions for Equity Commission for Women (CFW) Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity (CORED) Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Equity equity.psu.edu

8 History ( ) A Framework to Foster Diversity at Penn State The Seven Challenges: Developing a Shared and Inclusive Understanding of Diversity Creating a Welcoming Campus Climate Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Student Body Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce Developing a Curriculum That Fosters United States and International Cultural Competencies Diversifying University Leadership and Management Coordinating Organizational Change to Support Our Diversity Goals

9 Supreme Court says States can Ban Affirmative Action; 8 Already Have By Drew DeSilver

10 Public High School Graduates by Race/Ethnicity Source: Western Commission for Higher Education

11 University Park Undergraduate Enrollment (% of All) *Note: These race/ethnicities were not part of the Federal guidelines until For more information see:

12 Commonwealth Campuses Undergraduate Enrollment (% of All) *Note: These race/ethnicities were not part of the Federal guidelines until For more information see:

13 Moving Forward Penn State Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement

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15 Our Commitment to Impact The Pennsylvania State University s Strategic Plan for 2016 to 2020 Fostering and Embracing a Diverse World Diversity Planning Goals Goal #1: Goal #2: Goal #3: Goal #4: Create a Welcoming and Inclusive Campus Climate Advance and Build a Diverse Student Body Advance and Build a Diverse Workforce and Management Develop a Curriculum That Fosters United States and International Cultural Competencies strategicplan.psu.edu

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