[DEOC] [EXTERNAL] Request for DEI Funds

[Yvonne Terrell-Powell]

Thank you Hannah, this is very helpful. I plan to use some of it for my
funding criteria.  Yvonne

On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 9:28 AM Hannah Simonetti <hsimonetti at btc.edu> wrote:

> Hello Yvonne,
>
>
>
> Below is the criteria for our DEI fund at BTC which folks can also find on
> our DEI Webpage <https://www.btc.edu/AboutBTC/DiversityatBTC.html>. Below
> the description is also the list of questions we ask. The fund is reviewed
> and approved by our participatory governance DEI Committee.
>
>
> DEI Fund
>
> *Applications for the DEI Fund is closed for this academic year and will
> re-open in the fall!*
>
> *What is the Bellingham Technical College (BTC) Diversity, Equity and
> Inclusion (DEI) Fund?*
>
> The BTC DEI Fund has been created to provide funding access to the
> campus-wide community to advance, support, and/or create engaged community
> around DEI work. Examples of items that the BTC DEI Fund could support
> include speaker fees, student/employee participation in
> training/professional development, student program development, and
> affinity group materials.
>
> Please note that this is not a scholarship program for individual student
> tuition or basic needs. Those who need assistance financially for items
> such as rent, food, or books can find more information by visiting the *Student
> Financial Resources page*
> <https://www.btc.edu/CurrentStudents/FinancialResources/index.html>.
>
> *How do I apply for funding? *
>
> *Apply using the DEI Fund Proposal form
> <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6ZM76N3>*
>
> Proposals must advance, support, and/or create engaged DEI with the goal
> of bridging the equity gap of historically underrepresented populations in
> education on the BTC campus. In alignment with *RCW 28B.10.145*
> <https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.10.145&pdf=true> and *RCW
> 28B.10.149*
> <https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.10.149&pdf=true>, DEI
> encourages proposals that advance racial justice and support members of our
> Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
>
> BTC community members looking to receive funding must apply for funding at
> least 30 days in advance of needed funding. The proposal will be reviewed
> and approved by the DEI Committee at their bimonthly meetings.
>
> The DEI Committee will prioritize the following proposals:
>
>    - Proposals that help to create connection and commitment to working
>    with Lummi and/or Nooksack nations.
>    - Proposals that feature collaboration between students and employees,
>    meaning both are involved in the decision-making and planning process.
>    - Proposals that engage with local community partners.
>    - New projects.
>    - Larger impact projects.
>    - Projects coming from participatory governance committees.
>
> *How much funding can someone apply for?*
>
> There is no set amount that someone can apply for. Funds are limited, and
> the DEI committee would like to distribute funds to as many DEI
> projects/programs as possible. The suggested amount is up to $2,000.
>
> *Who is eligible for funding?*
>
> All current BTC employees and students can apply for funding.
>
> *Assessment/Effectiveness*
>
> An end-of the year assessment describing the impact and effectiveness of
> the use of these funds will be required by all recipients. The DEI
> Committee will compile these assessments including the funding amount and
> will submit to PLT.
>
>
>
> FORM ASKS
> Name
>
> With which of the following groups do you identify? All that apply
>
>    - Student
>    - Employee-faculty
>    - Employee- administrator
>    - Employee- classified or non-administrative exempt
>
>
>
> Please share the group, office, division, and/or program associated with
> the proposal, if any:
>
> What is your email address
>
> What is your phone number
>
> How much Funding are you requesting?
>
> Are you receiving funding or other financial support from other areas?
> Please share the source of additional funding.
>
> Please share your budget details: (optional upload of document)
>
> Why are you requesting DEI Funds?
>
> If funded in what way(s) will you proposed project/activity forward DEI at
> BTC?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* DEOC <deoc-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> *On Behalf Of *Yvonne
> Terrell-Powell via DEOC
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:19 AM
> *To:* deoc at lists.ctc.edu
> *Cc:* Yvonne Terrell-Powell <yvonne.terrellpowell at edmonds.edu>
> *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] [DEOC] Request for DEI Funds
>
>
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>
> Good morning,
>
>
>
> By chance would you have a form for campus members or committees to
> request DEI funds from your office. If so, could you please share it with
> me.
>
>
>
> Yvonne
>
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