[DEOC] Equity Definitions

Wed Apr 6 10:16:28 PDT 2022

Hi all -

Please see the message below from Rashida.

Thanks,

Margarita

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From: Willard, Rashida <RWillard at clark.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 10:12 AM
To: Margarita P Banderas <margarita.banderas at wwcc.edu>
Subject: Equity Definitions

Hello All,

The 5227 workgroup has been working on definitions for diversity, equity, Inclusion, and anti-racism. This the first draft so please make any necessary changes you would like, or we can talk about it at our meeting.

§  Diversity: Psychological, physical, and social differences that occur among any and all individuals; including but not limited to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, learning styles, and the ways in which identities or characteristics intersect. Diversity can be considered a numerical representation of different types of people and it does not necessarily entail inclusion or equity.

§  Equity: The process by which individuals are provided access to the correct amount and types of resources, opportunity, and supports needed to achieve equal footing with others. It differs from equality, which focuses on the equal distribution of resources rather than equal outcomes.

§  Inclusion: The deliberate, authentic, and intentional act of including systemically excluded individuals and groups in processes, activities, decision-making, and policymaking and acknowledging the ways individuals interact within systems and institutions to achieve a sense of belonging.

§  Anti-Racism: The act of becoming aware of the impact of internal, interpersonal, structural, institutional, and historical racism; proactively assessing behaviors, policies and practices for embedded racism; and actively opposing, dismantling, restructuring, and rebuilding an equitable system.

Rashida Willard, Ed.D.

She/Her(s) Pronouns

Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/

Diversity and Equity Officer

Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI)

Clark College, Mail Stop: GHL 214

Phone: 360-992-2757

Email: rwillard at clark.edu<mailto:rwillard at clark.edu>

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