Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn State New Faculty Orientation 2017 Sonia DeLuca Fernández, Ph.D. Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Equity equity.psu.edu

Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity 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 8/17/2017 1

Foci of our work 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 inclusion Institutional expertise on diversity and inclusion as institutional mission 8/17/2017 2

Offices and Programs Educational Opportunity Center Multicultural Resource Center Student Disability Resources Office of Veterans Programs Talent Search Upward Bound Upward Bound Math and Science Program Upward Bound Migrant 8/17/2017 3

Targeted high schools and counties Assist low-income youth and adults to overcome social, cultural, and educational barriers to success in higher education 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, transgender, and queer persons; women 8/17/2017 4

Senior Faculty Mentor Aligned 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. 8/17/2017 5

EOPC and the Commissions 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 (CLGBTQE) equity.psu.edu 8/17/2017 6

A Framework to Foster Diversity at Penn State 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 8/17/2017 7

Penn State’s DEI Statement 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. 8/17/2017 8

Our Commitment to Impact 8/17/2017 9

Our Commitment to Impact The Pennsylvania State University’s Strategic Plan, 2016–2020 Fostering and Embracing a Diverse World Diversity Planning Goals Goal #1: Create a welcoming and inclusive campus climate Goal #2: Advance and build a diverse student body Goal #3: Advance and build a diverse workforce and management Goal #4: Develop a curriculum that fosters United States and international cultural competencies 8/17/2017 10

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn State New Faculty Orientation 2017 Sonia DeLuca Fernández, Ph.D. Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Equity 814-865-5906 | szd197@psu.edu | equity.psu.edu