DEqC MissionThe Diversity and Equity Committee (DEqC)

utilizes the ombudsperson model, providing a systematic process for faculty to clarify

situations concerning diversity and equity. DEqC acts as an advisory committee to the Academic Senate President and/or Council,

demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement in matters of fairness, respect,

diversity, and equity.

DEqC Members Fall 2013

• Rosa Arceo• Lillian Batista-Edwards• Teresa Cerda• John Kirwan• Andrew Layton

• Anthony Ongyod• Candy Owens• Edward Pohlert• Rita Soza

The Role of DEqCas Ombudspersons

Facilitator of informal conflict

resolution

Providing support, training, coaching,

advice and via a critical thinking

process

Agent for change (systemic issues)

Making recommendations to ASC for improvement

of policies, procedures, rules

improvements

• Faculty needing guidance to resolve a problem by themselves may seek DEqC assistance

Clarification• Replace emotional

reactions with a critical thinking process

• Shine light on the root cause

Guidance• Identify appropriate

course of action• Re-frame the issue• Offer instruction re

utilizing our governance model

• Refer to HR, grievance process, etc.

Recommendations• Faculty action• Academic Senate

Council action• Objective: continuous

improvement in matters of fairness, diversity, and equity

Faculty Presentation Guidelines

• Demonstrate respect for process and colleagues

• Prepare to state issues and facts

• Present using “I” statements

• Define a satisfactory outcome

ROUTINE PRESENTATION PATHFaculty member

Contacts DEqC chair or member and requests placement on next meeting agenda

Presents/processes issue with DEqC support

DEqC separately conducts issue analysis and identifies plan

DEqC reconvenes with faculty member OR refers faculty member to Ad Hoc group for more in-depth consultation

MORE CONFIDENTIAL PRESENTATION PATHFaculty member with a more confidential or urgent issue

Contacts DEqC chair or designee and requests support outside of meeting schedule and/or small group setting

Presents/processes issue with Ad Hoc group support

Ad Hoc group separately conducts issue analysis and identifies plan

Ad Hoc groups reconvenes with faculty member ,presents plan and/or agrees to continue confidential sessions

Ad Hoc reports to DEqC adhering to confidential requirement upon conclusion of sessions

Strategic Support for Faculty Senate

A central “repository” of diversity and equity issues, which may discover trends requiring Senate

attention

Enhancement of individual faculty assertiveness, self-disclosure, conflict resolution, and problem-

solving skills

Opportunity to solve problems quickly decreasing stress and increasing morale

DEqC Organization

Between seven and nine members

Membership is constituted of faculty with mediation, counseling, or

organizational training Two/Three year terms

Full Committee

Ad Hoc GroupsConfidential

2-4 member teamsAssigned by chair or

designee consistent with:• Expertise• Availability• Objectivity

What Types of Situations/Perceptions regarding Respect, Fairness, Diversity and Equity Might Faculty Encounter?

What Types of Situations regarding Respect, Fairness, Diversity and Equity Might Faculty Encounter?

In the scenarios you’ve imagined, what feelings might that faculty member

experience?

What Types of Situations regarding Respect, Fairness, Diversity and Equity Might Faculty

Encounter?

In the scenarios you imagine, what feelings might that faculty member experience?

How might those feelings influence the outcome?

What Types of Situations regarding Respect, Fairness, Diversity and Equity

Might Faculty Encounter?

In the scenarios you imagine, what might be the feelings might that faculty member experience?

How might those feelings influence the outcome?

How might DEqC be helpful?