We are taking a multi-tier approach towards these training opportunities. Tier-one is a foundational online training called DEI in the Workplace , which launched this fall to ensure the capacity to train all new employees and the majority of existing employees, and to meet people where they are on their DEI journey. It provides basic training illustrating the importance of this work and utilizes case studies to understand and explore micro aggressive behavior and unconscious or implicit bias and how to disrupt them and includes a section on allyship. The tier-two trainings are audience-specific intensive sessions which will provide more in-depth, interactive, and sustaining professional development opportunities that align with goals and strategic plans. This two-tier approach supports faculty professional development in delivering culturally responsive and sustaining practices and build faculty learning communities. Employee-focused trainings will center around personal development skills such as emotional intelligence, relationship and community building, and equitable and inclusive leadership. Student DEIA trainings are being developed this year for implementation in AY 24-25. A fundamental component will engage new students as part of their University 101 coursework. In addition, CWU will provide a required course in Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion for students, approved by Faculty Senate in AY 21-22. These approved courses can be offered by any department, major, program, and minor to be applicable to their future interests and careers. Climate Action Plan Central Washington University’s Sustainability Officer, Jeff Bousson, provided a high-level overview of CWU’s draft institutional Climate Change Action Plan. He introduced and thanked Lily De Young and Delano Palmer, who he partners with in this work. For the past several months, Jeff has collaborated with the campus and local community to identify, develop, and prioritize strategies that will enable CWU to achieve 45% greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030. Before CWU’s Climate Change Action Plan is completed in February 2024, Jeff is seeking input and guidance from the campus community, including the Board of Trustees, to generate support and ownership of the goals, strategies, and action steps listed within the Plan. Jeff provided insight on CWU’s current climate footprint, the progress already occurring on campus, and the process for infusing community feedback as we shape a more sustainable and decarbonized future for our university. Additionally, Jeff shared the overarching goals, key pillars, and focus areas of the draft Climate Change Action Plan as well as CWU’s approach to implementing sustainability initiatives and climate pollution reduction strategies at CWU for many years to come. Feedback and guidance are encouraged as we further develop and refine actionable strategies that demonstrate our commitment to fostering high impact practices, sustainability, and authentic community partnerships that are grounded in meaningful relationships. Jeff added that five classroom presentations are planned this fall, CWU is hosting an Environmental Justice Summit November 3-5, 2023, and a Sustainability Forum November 14, 2023. The public portion of the Board Work Session adjourned at 2:48 p.m. Vice Chair Hensler explained that the Board will move into executive session at 3:00 p.m. and that no action will be taken following the executive session.
5 Board of Trustees Minutes October 19-20, 2023
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