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Hiring the Best While Developing Diversity in the Workforce: Legal Requirements and Best Practices for Screening Committees Presented By: Laura Schulkind, Partner - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Jacques S. Whitfield, Chief HR Officer - Yuba CCD

2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Increase awareness and understanding of best EEO practices. Create a stronger and more diverse workforce Support Mission and Vision of the College/District Reduce conflict in the workplace

3 AGENDA 1.Define key terms –Diversity –Inclusion –Cultural Competence 2.Diversity: The Letter...and Spirit of the Law 3.Best Practices for Achieving Diversity & Inclusion 4.The Role of Hiring Committees in Promoting Diversity & Inclusion

4 KEY TERMS Diversity Describes Who We Are –A diverse workforce is diverse in many ways –A diverse workforce breaks down barriers to traditionally excluded groups –Promoting diversity does not involve lowering standards

5 KEY TERMS Inclusion Describes How we Interact –Differences are appreciated not tolerated –Inclusive work environments encourage:  Curiosity  Empathy  Enjoyment –Inclusion increases creativity and improves problem solving

6 KEY TERMS Cultural Competence –The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds –Goes beyond knowledge/sensitivity –Describes individual and institutional capacity –A process

7 PROMOTING DIVERSITY: THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT OF THE LAW

8 FEDERAL/STATE ANTI- DISCRIMINATION LAWS Title VII Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Title IX ADA

9 FEDERAL/STATE ANTI- DISCRIMINATION LAWS Collective effect, no discrimination on basis of: –Sex/Gender (gender identity/gender expression) –Genetic information –Race –Religious creed –Color –National Origin –Ancestry –Physical/mental disability, medical condition –Marital status –Age –Sexual Orientation

10 FEDERAL/STATE ANTI- DISCRIMINATION LAWS Employment discrimination includes: –Refusal to hire –Rejection from training program –Discharge from employment/training program –Any decision affecting compensation, terms, conditions, privileges –If based on a protected status

11 FEDERAL/STATE ANTI- DISCRIMINATION LAWS Proposition 209* Prohibits “preferential treatment” on basis of: –Race –Sex –Color –Ethnicity –National Origin In Public: –Employment –Education –Contracting *Cal. Const. Art. 1 sec. 31

12 EEO IN CALIFORNIA “Each district employer shall commit to sustained action to devise recruiting, training and advancement opportunities that will result in equal employment opportunities” * EC 87101(c)

13 EEO IN CALIFORNIA Recruitment may include: –“Focused outreach and recruitment” of Women and minorities (Gov. Code (a)(1) –Out reach that “should result” in diversification (Gov. Code (d) Recruitment must include: –Outreach to economically disadvantaged (Gov. Code (a)(3)

14 EEO IN CALIFORNIA Academic & administrative applicants must demonstrate: “sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.”* *EC 87360

15 EEO IN CALIFORNIA State Regulations:* –Multi-step process to promote diversity –Includes mandated training for hiring committees *Title 5, Section et seq.

16 IT’S NOT JUST THE LAW… Why Does Diversity Matter to CCDs? –Core mission:  Serve California’s diverse community of learners  Provide opportunity for all –Core belief that a diverse staff creates:  Better service  Better educational environment  Stronger community

17 BEST PRACTICES FOR ACHIEVING DIVERSITY

18 FOSTER INCLUSIVE WORK CULTURES Lawful strategies fall into 3 categories: –Work culture –Job definition –Recruitment & Hiring

19 FOSTERING INCLUSIVE WORK CULTURES Requires: –Leadership –Institutional commitment at all levels

20 LEADERSHIP Buy-in at the top –Board –Chancellor –Presidents –Human Resources Visible support for diversity and inclusion

21 INSTITUITIONAL COMMITMENT - AT ALL LEVELS Ensure input from all stake holders Utilize principles of shared governance Engage in inter-departmental collaboration

22 INCLUSIVE WORK CULTURES AND RETENTION Climate surveys & institutional reflection Mentoring Programs Opportunities for professional growth Leadership opportunities Cultural events Access to decision making –District –Colleges –Departments –Senates –Unions

23 RETHINK JOB DESCRIPTIONS Rethink job descriptions by asking: –Does job description value modern knowledge, skills & abilities? –How do issues of diversity impact this work? –What job-related criteria value/attract diverse candidates? –What job-related criteria assess “sensitivity to diversity...”

24 Identify job-related criteria likely to enhance applicant pool diversity Develop job descriptions reflecting these criteria RETHINK JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

25 RETHINK JOB FUNCTIONS Rethink Job functions by considering: –Global perspective is consistent with CCD mission –Is global perspective evident in how jobs are defined and knowledge/skills required? –If not: reexamine curriculum, programs, majors, etc.

26 RECRUITING STRATEGIES Recruiting strategies that work: –Add to (don’t replace) traditional avenues –Personal connections with career centers –Outreach to professional organizations –Groom your own students –Make district attractive to applicants –You are always recruiting and hiring –Assume a buyer’s market

27 THE ROLE OF HIRING COMMITTEES IN PROMOTING DIVERSITY

28 TRAINING FOR SCREENING/ SELECTION COMMITTEES Cultural competence: –Recognize own biases and stereotypes –Discount own biases and stereotypes –Appreciate content of contributions –Facilitate productive outcomes –Feel enriched by diverse environments

29 EXERCISE “FIRST IMPRESSIONS” Sit with someone you do not know You have 5 minutes List as many things as you can that you have in common

30 COMMITTEE FORMATION — THE BASICS Diverse to extent possible Trained

31 COMMITTEE FORMATION — BEST PRACTICES Don’t participate if : –Can’t fairly and objectively evaluate candidates –Relative by blood, marriage, adoption –Provided recommendation/reference for an applicant –Can’t give full attention/attend all meetings

32 COMMITTEE PROCESS — BEST PRACTICES: PHASE 1 Confirm all members are trained Review process and forms Review announcement/job description Review member roles and responsibilities –Protect integrity and credibility of process –All members have “EEO” responsibilities –Attend all meetings –Develop interview questions –Screen applicants for minimum qualifications –Participate in all interviews –Be an active and respectful participant –Maintain confidentiality of process

33 COMMITTEE PROCESS — BEST PRACTICES: PHASE 2 Paper screening Develop interview questions Select/develop interview rating forms/criteria Collaborate/communicate with H.R.

34 COMMITTEE PROCESS — BEST PRACTICES: PHASE 2 Screening Process: –Neutral –Objective –Meaningful consideration of “sensitivity to diversity” –Job-related criteria only –Do it right the first time! –Monitor processes

35 PHASE 2: POSSIBLE “SENSITIVITY TO DIVERSITY” CRITERIA (if job related) Teaching/working in: –Impoverished/marginalized communities –Community colleges –Other countries/cultures Relevant volunteer work Knowledge of other languages Teaching curricula that address racism, poverty, multiculturalism, controversial issues, etc. Attendance in community colleges

36 COMMITTEE PROCESS — BEST PRACTICES: PHASE 2 Developing appropriate questions: –No questions—direct or indirect—about protected status –Job related –Meaningful consideration of “sensitivity to diversity” –Direct questions –Open-ended questions –Hypothetical questions –Repetition/feedback questions

37 PHASE 2: EXERCISE You are on a Hiring Committee for: A. Dean of Humanities; B. Biology Professor; or C. Bookstore Manager Draft one question addressing “sensitivity to diversity” specific to position

38 PHASE 3: THE INTERVIEW Best Practices: –Establish ground rules and follow them  Introductions  Prepared questions  Follow-up  Note taking  Rating system  Responding

39 PHASE 3: THE INTERVIEW Best Practices: –Create proper environment  Comfortable  Quiet  Private  Welcoming  Informative

40 PHASE 3: THE INTERVIEW Best Practices –Avoid questions and comments about an applicant’s protected status

41 PHASE 3: THE INTERVIEW Best Practices: –Listen  Take notes  Watch for non-verbal cues  Leave time for applicants’ questions  Remember you are being interviewed

42 CLOSING REMARKS Workforce diversity can be a strength and asset But it takes maintaining the spirit and the letter of the law to make it work Hiring committees are an important vehicle for safeguarding diversity in the workplace