1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn State
New Faculty Orientation 2017
Sonia DeLuca Fernández, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Equity
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2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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.
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7. 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)
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8. 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
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9. 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.
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10. Our Commitment to Impact
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11. 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
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12. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn State
New Faculty Orientation 2017
Sonia DeLuca Fernández, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Equity
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