DEqCC

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DEqCC Support

Have an event plan/idea related to faculty cultural competency that you'd like DEqCC to support? Fill out our endorsement form before our next meeting (see schedule below) for consideration!

Diversity, Equity and Cultural Competence Committee's (DEqCC) Mission

As advisors and consultants to the Academic Senate, the Diversity, Equity and Cultural Competence Committee (DEqCC) provides faculty resources to increase cultural competence and strive for cultural proficiency.

Our Work

Sustain a cultural competency training program
Advise faculty on matters of diversity, equity, and cultural competency
Offer PDP cultural competency workshops and activities
Consult with PG&E on matters of faculty evaluation related to cultural competency
Report to the Academic Senate and/or President on primacy issues pertaining to diversity, equity, and cultural competency

Membership

Six to nine faculty serve two-year renewable terms, which should be staggered to minimize turnover from year to year. Members elect a chair to serve a two-year term.

Meetings

DEqCC meets on the first Friday of each month from 1 - 3pm.
During this time of Covid, meetings will be held via Zoom.
The Zoom link will be posted in the Agenda and emailed/posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.