Central Washington University Board of Trustees October 19, 2023 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – DEIA Professional Development
Central Washington University is committed to realizing our vision towards becoming a model learning community of equity and belonging. Essential to building this community is a professional development training plan for faculty, staff, and students that provides the skills, practices and relationship building necessary for making this vision a reality. We are well positioned for this work as climate survey report of faculty and staff indicate that 80 percent of faculty and staff are interested in engaging in these types of learning opportunities. 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 so as to be applicable to their future interests and careers.
Approved for Submittal to the Board:
Submitted:
Lucinda Carnell Interim Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity
Jim Wohlpart President
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