[DEOC] Knowledge Please

[Consuelo Grier]

Hi Marcus,

Others may have other opinions or approaches. I'll offer this:

If you aren't connected with your AAG and your conduct officer, you should connect with both on this. Legally, this is probably not something that violates conduct for the student with the flag and we typically do not police what students have on their cars or person (even when we don't like it) and your AAG probably will advise similarly. Offer support for the student who is upset and maybe even an understanding of what policies are that relate to this. If the student with the flag is known, a coaching conversation from the perspective of community care can take place. That isn't always effective, and can cause the student to double down - so you'll need to think about your approach and whether that is the route you want to take or if conduct or others can support this.

Also check/reference if your insitution has any expressive actions policies that might inform how you move on this.

Happy to chat more if you need other support.


In support,
Consuelo
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Greetings Family



Today a student on my campus was seen flying the confederate flag off the back of his truck as seen in the attached photo. A student of color took the picture as attached and immediately reported it to one of or Directors. Historically when this has happen legalities prevent the college from removing the flag. Historically before my time as the Dean and now also DEI officer administrators spoke with the students flying the flags to ensure their understanding of how it affects others, and offered support to those who were offended by the flying of a confederate flag.



My question to you all is what is your experience and what are your suggestions. I want to develop and provide informed courses of actions to my leadership based on the expertise of this collective.  Thank you in advance for any knowledge and experience you can provide me.



Warm Regards

Marcus
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