DEI Actions
- Full-time and adjunct faculty will take advantage of multiple opportunities to attend CETL-sponsored professional development and will gain expertise in culturally responsive teaching and High-Impact Practices. Adjunct faculty will be compensated for their participation and the college will identify an incentive model for Full-time faculty using the ATD framework.
- English discipline will be the focus of the QEP and engage in actions to address equity gaps in ENG 111 courses. Pending approval from SACSCOC and their visit in October 2021, ENG 111 faculty will complete professional development and update the curriculum in ENG 111 to respond to QEP Student Learning Outcomes that focus on equity and improving students writing skills.
- Creation of a DEI Student Research Symposium/Recognition Event to feature student voices and give recognition for DEI-specific efforts.
- Each academic pathway group will participate in an Equity Data Summit and afterwards identify at least two specific ways to modify, adjust, or alter the curriculum in the Informed Pathway to become more culturally responsive, or use High-Impact Practices.
- Develop a suite of follow-up DEI training based on the cultural competency model as designed by DHRM. CDEIO and HR Manager will attend additional training from DHRM on the Cultural Competency program and develop complementary online training on implicit bias and microaggressions.
- Program DEI Spotlight Events throughout the year that bring in national speakers and experts to educate the college community about DEI education.
Responsible Unit |
Office of Academic Affairs; CETL; Director of Faculty Professional Development; Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. |
Measures |
At least two college-wide CETL-sponsored professional development events will be offered each semester that focus on culturally responsive pedagogy or high impact practices. Training and professional learning in culturally responsive pedagogy, problem-based learning, and transparent assignment design will be provided for faculty teaching ENG 111, as detailed in the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Overall number of faculty members who participate in professional development, training, or workshops associated with equity mindedness topics. |
Due Date |
July 2022. |
Results |
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Responsible Unit |
English Discipline; Steering Committee; QEP Implementation Committee; Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. |
Measures |
Pilot of QEP Action Plan via professional development opportunities specific to the QEP. Provide resources to prepare the college to implement the QEP. |
Due Date |
July 2022. |
Results |
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Responsible Unit |
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. |
Measures |
Number of participants at the Spring 2022 DEI Student Research/Recognition Event. Assessment results from participants. |
Due Date |
July 2022. |
Results |
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Responsible Unit |
Mathematics Pathway Council; Physical Science Pathway Council; Life Sciences Pathway Council; Social Science Pathway Council; Education and Public Services Pathway Council; Liberal Arts Pathway Council; Information and Engineering Technology Pathway Council; Engineering and Applied Technology Pathway Council; Visual, Performing and Media Arts Pathway Council. |
Measures |
Number of participants in Equity Data Summits by pathway. Number of participants in workshops about culturally responsive pedagogy or high-impact practices. |
Due Date |
July 2022. |
Results |
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Responsible Unit |
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Human Resources. |
Measures |
NOVA will have additional training on implicit bias and microaggression for employees. |
Due Date |
July 2022. |
Results |
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Responsible Unit |
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. |
Measures |
Number of events and participants. |
Due Date |
July 2022. |
Results |
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