Progress Updates
IMSA’s strength comes from the diverse people and perspectives in our community. This pillar focuses on recruiting, retaining, and developing staff and faculty with diverse identities and experiences. It also highlights the importance of cultural competence in teaching, leadership, and everyday interactions, ensuring all adults at IMSA can support and inspire students from every background.
First Quarter 2025
HR is in the process of evaluating industry trends and aligning with best practices, including applying gender neutral language to all job postings and utilizing more inclusive language in working conditions and physical requirements section on job postings.
All colleagues have completed Canvas hiring training and new employees have completed Title IX and VI training. There are also plans to update all job descriptions with equity statement. All new employees sent link to complete Canvas Cultural Competence course. Most new employees have completed Title IX and VI training.
OIR, DEI, and HR are planning to host focus groups to discuss the Staff Diversity Climate Survey as part of Community Day. Also as part of Community Day, the DEIU Leadership Team is planning virtual expert panel and internal staff share DEI work, and Cabinet-led break-out groups during Community Day. They are also working on establishing a DEIU Award for staff, faculty, and students.
