Brian provided an update on the anti-Semitism ongoing work at Parker.  Want to use the equity tool tonight to work through a recent challenge at Parker around antisemitism. 

• Brian summarized current challenge with antisemitism; shared that students have formed an ally group focused on interfaith, multicultural community celebration and issues. Group is intending to meet 2 times per month and has set up a set of bulletin boards to celebrate different cultures and religions. 
• Tiffany shared that work continues with the BIPOC affinity group launched in the March timeframe.
• Brian asked that we include updates on both groups moving forward at our DEI committee meetings.

With Ruth leaving Parker, we discussed and voted to have Tiffany Testa co-chair the DEI committee with Sonia Razzetti as of 06May2024 meeting.

• Brian made the motion to vote Tiffany in; Pam seconded the motion.
• Unanimous vote to have Tiffany co-chair the DEI committee moving forward.

Each member of the DEI committee shared what they liked about the strategic plan and any questions or concerns they had:

• Positive feedback: 
  • Elements of DEI are either explicitly or implicitly incorporated in the four strategic priorities; folks see equity lens in all of the strategic plan work
• Opportunities:
  • Can we be more explicit about BIPOC students as a constituency we are focused on in our marketing priority?
  • Can we look at the plan through the Parker Triangle? This will be part of our June DEI meeting agenda.