1. Equity Training Fall, 2008

2. Goals for Training By the end of this training you will Understand the roles and responsibilities of the equity representative Understand the basic components of the hiring processes at CRC Be exposed to the resources that are available to help you serve as an effective equity representative

3. Laws and Policies The challenge (pg. 15) What can we do? Board Policy (page 16) Prohibits discrimination Expresses the value of a diverse workforce BOG report (page 10) Ability to work with diverse student population is a valid hiring criteria Ensure that no adverse impact on protected groups during hiring process

4. Role of the Equity Representative (page 7) Fair and equal process Non-discriminatory Job-related criteria, questions and evaluation Interview climate Report allegations of non-compliance Broad-based definition of “best” candidate Inclusion of the assessment of cultural competence and the ability to work with our diverse student population into all aspects of the process

5. Functions of the Equity Representative (page 8) Voting committee member Screening Interview Monitors process Adherence to hiring guidelines and procedures All criteria, questions and discussions are job- related Candidate discussions are about the information gleaned within the hiring process (until the end)

6. Functions of the Equity Representative Record keeping Assists with tabulation of rankings Completes the P130 (page 14) Discusses issues or concerns with Committee Chair Equity Officer (7144) Full time faculty -- discusses final selection with College President and Chair

7. Hiring Process Overview (page 9) Screen Candidates Interview Candidates Rank Candidates Discuss Candidates Rerank (faculty and administrators) 2 nd level interviews (faculty and administrators and some classified)

8. Responsibilities of the Equity Representative Pages 12 and 13

9. Additional Concerns Confidentiality Conflicts of Interest

10. Closing Comments Thanks Tremendous opportunity Important responsibility