FOLLOW our progress
Throughout the year, we will provide an overview of the progress made by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Each effort reflects our daily commitment to inclusive excellence and alignment with our institutional roles---convening, capacity coaching, catalyzing, and community building. In addition, these updates will serve as our documented actions in response to campus-wide stakeholder input.
ARCHIVED UPDATES
2021-2022 ODI Progress Updates
ODI PROGRESS: 2022-2023
July 1-September 1, 2022 Updates
- Funded 19 Inclusive Excellence Grant proposals
- Website Update: Developed ODI About Us section to include historical DEI efforts and guiding terms.
- Website Update: Created the Model for Advancing Diversity Education (MADE) Framework to articulate our customized approach toward diversity education.
- Education Resource: Community DEI Toolkit has been created to include resources to read, watch, listen, engage, teach, and host dialogues on DEI-related content.
- Website Update: DEI Campus Inventory has been upgraded to allow users to log into the inventory and create, track, and update their submissions to improve the accuracy and consistency of information.
- Website Update: Initiatives + Events tab was added to centralize and amplify DEI programs and activities happening from our office and around campus.
- Education Resource: Added Diversity 101: Crash Course videos to introduce entry-level DEI content.
- A draft of the inclusive excellence plan is online and seeking feedback. Please forward this information to your students, faculty, and staff for their input. The deadline for feedback is November 11, 2022, at 5 pm.
- Staff Update: Dr. Tehia Glass joins the team as the Inclusive Excellence Fellow for Faculty Development.
September 1, 2022-December 1, 2022 Updates
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External Engagement: Partnered with TIAA to host our first Race Against Isms on the campus of UNC Charlotte.
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Website Update: Developed the Cultural Heritage Month pages to centralize and create access to campus-wide programs and initiatives throughout the campus:
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Staff Update: Dr. Tehia Glass released her new co-authored book Teaching for Justice and Belonging: A Journey for Educators and Parents alongside Dr. Lucretia Carter Berry.
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UNC Charlotte received its first Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.
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Staff Update: Dr. Brandon Wolfe was honored with Mogul's Workplace Awards: Top 100 DEIB Leaders in 2022.
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Website Update: Newly overhauled Campus Resources page is now available.
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Website Update: Latinx Student Resources Guide is now available.
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Website Update: Faculty Resources Guide is now available (Staff Resources Guide will be coming soon).
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Education Update: Worked alongside the Division of Institutional Integrity to develop and facilitate Sikh Education and training for all UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety officer. All officers have successfully completed Sikh education and training. Charlotte's Weapons on Campus policy has been updated to reflect Sikh articles of faith per our November 17, 2022 Campus Update.
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Strategic Plan: Inclusive Excellence Plan feedback forums have been concluded. Stay tuned for a finalized plan coming in Spring 2023.