Diversity Advisory Committee

Charge

The SJCC Diversity Advisory Committee celebrates, promotes, and advocates for diversity. The committee embraces allyship by facilitating learning events and campus-wide participation in drafting and executing an SJCC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Anti-Racism Plan. Our goal, in collaboration with other SJCC leadership groups, and through participatory governance, is to continually improve campus climate by addressing matters pertaining to equity, inclusiveness, and anti-racism, thereby fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, collegiality, and support across all areas of SJCC and SJECCD. We keep in mind that the policies, procedures, programs, and services are designed for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and we acknowledge that we as a college community are enriched by those of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities. The Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) reports directly to the College Advisory Council (CAC).

 

Guidelines

Committee members are expected primarily to represent general  institutional interests rather than the interests of their disciplines, divisions, or special interests. Members will work in an open and objective process toward consensus on recommendations to serve the best interest of the college.
 

Responsibilities

  1.  Review and respond to information about equity and non-discrimination for members of the college community.

  2.  Assist the district in developing, implementing, reviewing, and making recommendations regarding the ADA Plan, the Gender Equity Plan, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan to the president.

  3.  Promote cross-cultural understanding, appreciation, mutual support and respect for all members of the college community.

  4.  Seek support from related entities including the College Planning Council (CPC) on appropriate matters.

  5. Work closely with Staff Development coordinators on training and development opportunities.

 

Membership

The membership shall represent the broad areas of instruction, including transfer/general education programs, vocational programs, and basic  skills/ESL programs, and student services. The Diversity Advisory Committee shall be diverse and include members of all historically underrepresented groups whenever possible, consisting of the following:
 
  • 3 Faculty appointed by the Academic Senate
  • 3 Classified appointed by the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
  • 2 Students appointed by Associated Students Government
  • 2 Administrators appointed by the President and Managers, Supervisors, and Confidential (MSC)
The Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) members will annually elect the chair, the co-chair, and a recorder. The members will have staggered two-year terms for committee continuity. Any change to the charge shall be discussed at one meeting and be voted upon at the following meeting.
 

Operations

  • Agendas and minutes shall be posted in an electronic folder and available 72 hours in advance and at the meetings.
  • Committee actions should reflect a majority vote by a quorum of the members. 50% plus 1
  • Meetings will be held on a monthly basis throughout the academic year.
  • Meetings are open to all members of the college community.