VISION

Develop a collaborative, multi-structured partnership that will transform our campuses into inclusive spaces and empower those within these institutions to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our college campus communities.

MISSION

ACT for Equity will facilitate communication across campuses, engage with community members at the student and faculty levels, and provide learning opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

GOALS

Our goals are to create a sustainable framework for institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

• Develop and conduct a climate survey to determine member needs
• Identify and establish a baseline for diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campuses
• Establish the first cohort for TICUA ACT for Equity
• Provide training and support for campus community members to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion work

ROLE OF MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

Complete the pre-launch survey

Determine if participation the TICUA ACT for Equity cohort is feasible, beneficial

Define diversity, equity and inclusion within the context of the institution’s mission

Contribute the institution’s experience with successes, challenges, and key learnings

ROLE OF TICUA

Commit to supporting members as they advance equity

Form an advisory group comprised of TICUA members

Serve as a convener for members

Assess the need for tools and resources for member institutions

Provide access to the necessary resources to advance equity on campus

Measure progress as an organization at advancing equity on member campuses

Report out key findings, highlight success stories, and encourage members on their journey

PAST MEETING MATERIALS AND RECORDINGS

March 23, 2021 at 10am Central- ACT for Equity survey launches with Presidents

Recording may be found here TICUA ACT for Equity President's Meeting

PowerPoint Presentation may be found here TICUA ACT for Equity President's Meeting

 

IMPORTANT DATES

April 7th, 2022 - DEI Conference, Lane College

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

	Rev. Daryll Coleman Vice President for Academic Affairs Lane College "I am involved in DEI because of a passion that is driven by our nation’s sacred pledge, 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men [humanity] are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.' This is also grounded in my belief in the Christian vision of the 'Kingdom of God.'"
	Laura Cornick Vice President TICUA "My passion is to help our institutions create communities that reflect the demographic of the students they serve. My children inspire me to use my influence to help create a college experience where there are faculty, staff and administration that looks like them. Students who see themselves in campus leaders and mentors will also be able to see themselves in a future that embraces who they are and whom they aspire to be."
	Dr. Janette Pepper Associate Professor, Coordinator of Student Diversity, and Inclusion Southern College of Optometry "Diversity, equity, and inclusion work is important because it makes us better, more specifically, better with our interpersonal relations, creativity, and problem-solving skills in any setting or space.  This expands the value of our interactions while producing the best in each other."
	Kayce Matthews Director of the Coalition for Healthy & Safe Campus Communities (CHASCo) "As prevention and health promotion practitioners, we recognize that issues of racial inequity and oppression tie in with health outcomes, health disparities, and social determinants of health. CHASCo strives to continue our commitment and work within our coalition to address issues of racial and social inequity."