EQUITY IN 2016: CHANGING THE INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE Adrienne Foster, ASCCC Executive Committee West Los Angeles College Cleavon Smith, Executive Committee Berkeley City College Spring 2016 ASCCC Plenary Session April 21, 2016

Equity 2016 The term “equity” in the context of higher education refers to creating opportunities for equal access and success among historically underrepresented student populations. ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA2

Equity, a definition? eq·ui·ty [ ˈ ekw ə dē] NOUN the quality of being fair and impartial: "equity of treatment"synonyms: fairness · justness · impartiality · egalitarianismfairness · justness · impartiality · egalitarianism ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA3

Equity – A National and Statewide Interest Why focus on equity? ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA4

Equity Questions????? How have you defined “equity” at your college? Which student populations are most impacted by inequity issues? Why is accountability for equity outcomes in community colleges so important? Are we prepared to address equity issues? 5

The Equity Discourse Student Equity Plans Student Support and Services Program EEO and Diversity Advisory Committee ASCCC Cultural Competency and Diversity Advocacy Plan ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA6

Equity Action ASCCC Academic Academy Opening Session “Lead the Choir” ASCCC Leadership Institute – Jun 16 ASCCC Executive Officers Orientation part 2 – Aug 16 Faculty Hiring Research ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA7

Equity Action: Lead the Choir/“Orienting the Story” Deficit-minded Frame VS. Equity-minded Frame Equity-minded Leadership means: Calling to attention the inequities Assuming responsibility for eliminating the inequities Focus on the capacity of others for making the change ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA8

Equity Action: Lead the Choir/“Orienting the Story” The framework is important because it articulates the heart of the matter and becomes the “true north” for the compass of the college. ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA9

Equity Action: ASCCC Leadership Institute General Session led by Veronica Neal to address specific issues of importance to new Senate leaders Strategies integral for recruiting more diverse faculty into the operations and leadership of the college Senate Launch equity leaders community of practice ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA10

Equity Action: ASCCC Executive Officers Orientation Launch a community of practice among Executive Committee members to ensure intentional reflection on individual and group efforts to maintain, practice, and integrate an equity-minded framework into the work of the ASCCC Strategies integral for recruiting more diverse faculty into the operations and leadership of the ASCCC ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA11

Equity Action: Faculty Hiring Research Research funded through the ASCCC Foundation Conduct regional focus groups to making meaning of research as it relates to current climates and practices throughout the CCC system Create modules for professional development to supplement EEO training ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA12

“ ASCCC Plenary, April 21-23, 2016, Sacramento, CA13 QUESTIONS?