District Services Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Charge

The charge of the District Services’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DSDEIC ) is to build a culture of inclusivity that promotes global consciousness within District Services and ourcommunity. Our objective is to provide a welcoming environment that fosters cultural competence,equity, and respect for all employees and students.

The committee is responsible for:
1. Assessing progress toward and disseminating information regarding diversity and equity.
2. Recommending meaningful strategies for improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion.
3. Overseeing the implementation of the committee charge across District Services.
4. Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The committee is also responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of all District Services diversity/equity plans in accordance with Title 5, other federal and state regulations, and the GCCCD diversity vision and mission statements:

http://www.gcccd.edu/hr/diversity/es‐diversity‐vision‐test.asp

The DSDEIC promotes acceptance of people of diverse age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, perspective, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, education, and socioeconomic status. The goal of the DSDEIC is to create a welcoming and inclusive educational environment conducive to employee and student success, where all feel safe, valued, and respected.

Structure

The DSDEIC is overseen by the District Services Leadership Council (DSL) and the Districtwide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council.

Composition

Administrative Co‐Chair – A District Services supervisor or administrator, designated by the site administrator
Classified Co‐Chair – Selected and appointed by the Classified Senate
3 Classified and/or Confidential Staff
3 Supervisors and/or Administrators
Additional resource people, as needed

Meeting Schedule

Once per month