[DEOC] [EXTERNAL] Re: Update on DEI Investments - Due January 3rd

Thu Dec 21 11:33:46 PST 2023

Thanks for the follow-up, Sophia.

I'm not sure if you all are aware - but the Operating Budget Director of SBCTC also sent this request directly to our VP of Ops, so I'm wondering how many folx at each institution are working to submit this information. Sophia, is there a way you can check with Stephanie Winner to see how far this request went, and why it didn't just come directly to the DEOC?

Thanks,

Vanessa

Vanessa C.K. Neal (she/her)
Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Diversity and Equity Officer
Clark College, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI)
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Phone: 360-992-2757
Email: vneal at clark.edu<mailto:vneal at clark.edu>

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Hi Consuelo--

I hear that and I asked the same thing especially if requests like this are something I should be anticipating and can plan for. The response I got today from Paul was:

"We periodically receive questions from legislative staff regarding updates on prior legislative investments/legislation. It's usually spurred by a legislator who inquires. I sent many similar requests to the SBCTC during my time as legislative staff. Sharing any pertinent reports to the legislature can be valuable, too. We may get asked to provide a verbal update during a legislative work session, too."

I also asked why we were being asked for an update when the money was just released late this summer and some folks at least in the DEOC are stil unsure of how much money they (and others at their colleges) have to work with and/or that four months isn't a whole lot of time to get things off the ground or to expand existing programming, staffing, or resources.

Please know I pushed back and I put the request out knowing that folks are already out of office and that I would get what I would get, given this late request.

I hear you and feel you.

sophia

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  Sophia Kristina R. Agtarap (she/siya)

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  Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

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Subject: Re: Update on DEI Investments - Due January 3rd

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Hi. I logged in today only to help finalize a matter that I promised would be resolved. Our college is closed, and I am on vacation as is most of the college.

I need to push back on this request as this is coming at one of the few times people can take actual breaks on our campuses and is not sufficient time to address the questions being asked. Additionally, with the fiscal year not being over, I'm wondering why we are being asked this now. This sense of urgency on our positions feels intrusive and counterintuitive to the culture we keep saying we want.

Any insight you can provide after the first of the year will be greatly appreciated. And, if you can pass on my feedback to those that need it will be helpful.

Thanks.

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Dear DEOC--

I have a request that just came in today about the one-time DEI legislative investment that was awarded in the last session.

To make it easier to collect responses, I've created a brief survey that I'm asking you to please fill out if you're in the office: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R8FWNKJ<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R8FWNKJ>

See the original email below and reach out via email, text, or call if you have questions. They have requested this information be sent back to them by January 3. I was hoping to collect and format the responses before sending it to Stephanie in our office.

peace,
sophia

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  Sophia Kristina R. Agtarap (she/siya)

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Subject: Fw: Update on DEI Investments - Due January 3rd

Greetings!  Seeking your input on the second bullet in the email below.

Do either of you have examples I can provide, or is it best to reach out to a handful of colleges for responses?

[Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass]Stephanie Winner

Operating Budget Director

Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

swinner at sbctc.edu<mailto:swinner at sbctc.edu> * o: 360-704-1023

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Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10:32 AM
To: Stephanie Winner <swinner at sbctc.edu<mailto:swinner at sbctc.edu>>
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Subject: Update on DEI Investments

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Hi Stephanie -

Last session, the Legislature provided $12M one-time in 2023-25 for DEI investments. I've been asked for an update on this.

  *   For FY 24, how was the funding allocated? How much has each college received?
  *   How has the funding been spent so far? What projects or initiatives are colleges working on? Please provide a few examples.

Please provide the information by Wednesday, January 3. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks.

Michele

Michele Alishahi, Senior Fiscal Analyst

Senate Ways & Means Committee

Phone: (360) 786-7433

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