The GLOBE Academy

Diversity Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM EST

Location

Virtual via Zoom
The Diversity Committee adopted a definition of diversity that represents GLOBE’s actual and aspirational values. At GLOBE we recognize that:

The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical and learning abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. It is the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. It is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual.

Source: http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/diversity/definition.html (edited to include “learning” abilities).

It is in the spirit of this definition that the DEI Committee will continue to make recommendations to the GLOBE Board of Directors and leadership on governance and policy issues involving matters of DEI.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
II. Diversity Equity & Inclusion
  A. Examining Equitable Access
   
  • Cutia, Cat, and Christi attending LC tour. Will provide updates at later date or next DEI mtg 
  • Concerns from committee members in attendance 
  B. UPDATE on DEI Vendor (if any)
   
For the 2020 school year the DEI committee will pivot our focus from the strategic process where recommended the equity audit (diagnosis in 2018) and recommended a vendor (prognosis in 2019/2020), to new immediate areas where can recommend new/revised policies and practices based on sound DEI principles.
  C. Admissions Director presentation
   
  • Megan Brown likely attending LC tours.
  • Tour season has started
  • Applications due 1/25 - 2/19/21
  • Lottery 2/26/21 at 12pm
  • Concerns or comments re: recruitment?
  D. Representation
   

 

  • Follow up on incorporating commemorative months on GLOBE calendar and communications
  • Other items for follow up or discussion 
III. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting