Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access The Big IDEA Dr. Gilda Garcia Sul Ross State University September 2016

The Big IDEA: Agenda Diversity Terms Benefits Goal Challenges Skill-Building

Diversity Terms Quality: high degree of excellence Inclusion: an organizational cultural trait that values and leverages different perspectives Diversity: the entire range of differences between people and among groups Equity: applying the same treatment to all; fairness Access: opportunity for entry 10 min Defines A quality idea: What does quality mean to you? Examples of inclusion/exclusion? What are the consequences of exclusion? How has Central Texas changed related to diversity? How is Texas State different from where you were? Equity means fairness….. What are the challenges to treating everyone fairly? Access: To whom do we provide access? Have you ever heard a story about lack of access?

Diversity Terms Norm: an ideal standard binding upon the members of a group and serving to guide, control, or regulate power and acceptable behavior. Assumptions: a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof Bias: a positive or negative inclination towards a person, group, or community; can lead to stereotyping. Stereotype: a positive or negative set of beliefs held by an individual about the characteristics of a certain group Discrimination: unfavorable or unfair treatment towards an individual or group based on their personal characteristics 10 min Defines A quality idea: What does quality mean to you? Examples of inclusion/exclusion? What are the consequences of exclusion? How has Central Texas changed related to diversity? How is Texas State different from where you were? Equity means fairness….. What are the challenges to treating everyone fairly? Access: To whom do we provide access? Have you ever heard a story about lack of access?

What’s in it for me? Environment that supports your success New ideas, innovation Better teamwork Acceptance Respect 10 min Defines A quality idea: What does quality mean to you? Examples of inclusion/exclusion? What are the consequences of exclusion? How has Central Texas changed related to diversity? How is Texas State different from where you were? Equity means fairness….. What are the challenges to treating everyone fairly? Access: To whom do we provide access? Have you ever heard a story about lack of access?

What’s in it for Sul Ross? Productivity Enrollment Recruitment Improved Work Environment Respect 10 min Defines A quality idea: What does quality mean to you? Examples of inclusion/exclusion? What are the consequences of exclusion? How has Central Texas changed related to diversity? How is Texas State different from where you were? Equity means fairness….. What are the challenges to treating everyone fairly? Access: To whom do we provide access? Have you ever heard a story about lack of access?

How does it work? Start with yourself (this means everyone!) Become aware of your own beliefs, values, expectations Get to know others (no judging) 10 min Defines A quality idea: What does quality mean to you? Examples of inclusion/exclusion? What are the consequences of exclusion? How has Central Texas changed related to diversity? How is Texas State different from where you were? Equity means fairness….. What are the challenges to treating everyone fairly? Access: To whom do we provide access? Have you ever heard a story about lack of access?

Ladder of Inference

Where are the challenges? Differing opinions and beliefs Its not the differences between us – its how we treat each other because we are different! Assigning blame or judgment on those who have a different set of beliefs 10 min Defines A quality idea: What does quality mean to you? Examples of inclusion/exclusion? What are the consequences of exclusion? How has Central Texas changed related to diversity? How is Texas State different from where you were? Equity means fairness….. What are the challenges to treating everyone fairly? Access: To whom do we provide access? Have you ever heard a story about lack of access?

The Story A businessman had just turned off the lights in the store when a man appeared and demanded money. The owner opened a cash register. The contents of the cash register were scooped up, and the man sped away. A member of the police force was notified promptly.

Compliance: Key Laws Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion. Equal Pay Act of 1963 Prohibits discrimination in payment of wages or benefits on the bases of sex where men and women perform work of similar skill, effort and responsibility. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 Prohibits discrimination in employment based on age against applicants or employees who are 40 years of age or older. The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 Prohibits discrimination in employment based on physical or mental impairment. Requires the employer to make reasonable workplace accommodations to qualifying individuals.

Compliance: Key Laws Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Prohibits discrimination in employment-related matters on the basis of national origin or citizenship. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs/activities that receive federal funding. Texas Commission on Human Rights Act Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, national

Discrimination Conduct directed at an individual because of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, veterans’ status that subjects the individual to treatment that adversely affects the individual’s employment or education. * Protected classes

Title IX No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal Financial Assistance.

Sexual Misconduct Policy Relationship Violence Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment Stalking Sexual Exploitation Sexual Intimidation Sexual Misconduct Definitions:

What to do: Respect Treat all people with respect. Improve your diversity-related skills Know yourself, know your own bias, filters. Get to know your colleagues 10 min Best way to eliminate discrimination is to treat people with respect. Use the checklist

What to do: Inclusion Consider the broad diversity of the Sul Ross Community Create an inclusive and safe environment that supports everyone’s ability to do their best learning and work. Base educational and employment decisions on performance and knowledge, skills and abilities. Design a learning and working community that develops cultural and diversity-related competence 10 min Best way to eliminate discrimination is to treat people with respect. Use the checklist

What to do: Know Yourself Know yourself, know your bias, understand your perspective Know the difference between the facts and the meanings that you add Ask others for their perspective and be open to the difference Enter an interaction with an expectation of difference 10 min Best way to eliminate discrimination is to treat people with respect. Use the checklist

What to do: Build Diversity Skills Leadership Management Communication Knowledge 10 min Best way to eliminate discrimination is to treat people with respect. Use the checklist

What to do: Build Leadership Skills Relate diversity to your business case Apply value to different ways of working/learning Think inside and outside the box Coach others on your team! 10 min Best way to eliminate discrimination is to treat people with respect. Use the checklist

What to do: Build Management Skills Be objective in work evaluations Remove bias from recruitment and selection decisions Base educational and employment decisions on performance, knowledge, skill and ability Ask only legal interview questions 10 min Best way to eliminate discrimination is to treat people with respect. Use the checklist

What to do: Build Communication Skills Ask questions before making assumptions Encourage open communication Emphasize listening Influence others about acceptance and inclusion 10 min Best way to eliminate discrimination is to treat people with respect. Use the checklist

What to do: Build Diversity Knowledge Gain awareness of differences Get to know other cultures Know Sul Ross expectations Gain knowledge of global 10 min Best way to eliminate discrimination is to treat people with respect. Use the checklist

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access The Big IDEA Dr. Gilda Garcia Sul Ross State University September 2016