Thanks for your interest in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee. In addition to the mission, purpose, context and current membership list, you can find the full committee charter and work group charters below. If you have any questions or comments, please email DEILeadershipCommittee@gtc.edu.
Mission
The DEI Steering committee shares and implements equity-minded strategies through data-driven analysis to improve student success outcomes and retain quality faculty and staff. This committee supports the EEO/AA office and contributes to an inclusive and diverse work and academic environment across the whole college.
Purpose
To establish college-wide systems, best practices and educational experiences that serve a diverse student and staff community. The DEI Steering Committee is dedicated to sharing and implementing equity-minded strategies through data-driven analysis in order to improve student success outcomes and retain quality faculty and staff. This committee also supports the initiatives of the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights and contributes to an inclusive work and school environment.
Context for Work
- Based in Gateway’s vision, mission, values and strategic plans
- Aligned with the initiatives in Gateway’s affirmative action plan and civic action plan
- Informed by input from our cultural climate survey, student satisfaction and engagement surveys, WTCS Equity Report and Gateway Perkins Equity Report
Committee Membership
- 15-17 members selected by the DEI Leadership Committee to form a legitimate, diverse and credible committee dedicated to the college’s diversity, equity and inclusion work. Other stakeholders will be invited to participate in work groups and projects on an ad hoc basis.
- The steering committee will include the college’s affirmative action officer or designee, one occupational program faculty member, one general studies program faculty member, a veteran, a representative of disability support services and a student services staff member.
- The dean of learning success is the convener and chair of the steering committee.
- The members of the Leadership Committee will be members of the Steering Committee.
Meetings
- This group will meet bi-monthly throughout the academic year.
