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Equity Orientation PowerPoint Presentation

Equity Orientation PowerPoint Presentation. Developed by Laurie Clute, PT, MS Thanks to Wendy Smith for the wonderful graphics!. EQUITY ORIENTATION. What you need to know!. What is “equity”?.

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Equity Orientation PowerPoint Presentation

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  1. Equity Orientation PowerPoint Presentation Developed by Laurie Clute, PT, MS Thanks to Wendy Smith for the wonderful graphics!

  2. EQUITY ORIENTATION What you need to know!

  3. What is “equity”? • The dictionary defines equity as “the condition or quality of being just, impartial and fair”. • Equity assumes non-discrimination

  4. River Valley Community College Non-Discrimination Policy • The River Valley Community College does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions and educational programs, activities or employment practices.

  5. Race Color Religion National origin Age Gender Disability Veteran’s status Sexual orientation Marital status Civil Rights Protected Categories:

  6. Campus Equity Team • Bet you didn’t know we had such a team here! • Who is on the team?

  7. River Valley Community College Equity Team • Emma Clifford (Chair) • Susan Parry (Co-chair) • Diane Carroll • Laurie Clute • Jim McCarragher • Judy Pomiecko

  8. Educate administration, staff, faculty and students regarding equity issues. Assess compliance with applicable laws. Receive and investigate complaints filed that allege discrimination on one or more bases. Maintain documentation of complaints, investigations and resolutions. Goals of the Equity Team

  9. How sensitive are YOU to equity issues? Consider your answers to the following questions…

  10. Question 1: Do you use language that is free from racial, ethnic and sexual slurs at all times? You should hang out with “your kind.” Don’t be an “Indian giver.” They are all “red necks.” She is such a “WASP.” That is so “gay.” I am not “that way.”

  11. Question 2: • Have you thought about how your own gender, race, ethnicity and social class influence how you interact with others? Chinese people are very competitive. French people love food. Jewish people are good with money. Americans like guns. Men are stronger than women. Black people are the best athletes. Lower class people are uneducated. Asian people are good at math. What do you think of a “stay at home Dad” versus a “stay at home Mom”? Americans are fat.

  12. Question 3: • Do you remove any materials that are offensive or that show disrespect for one gender or the other?

  13. Question 4: • Do you use gender-free language and occupational titles? • firefighter rather than fireman • police officer rather than police man • server rather than waitress/waiter

  14. Ok, now you know about the equity team and have taken a moment to reflect… Now let’s look at some of the civil rights issues about which you need to be aware…

  15. Here’s what you’ll find: State and System policies regarding: • Accommodations • Integrated Settings • Outreach • Site Accessibility • Alternative dispute resolution • Communication • Confidentiality • Data and Record Maintenance • Limited English Proficiency • Sexual Harassment • Filing a Grievance

  16. Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities and Outreach Programs • The college will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical/mental limitations of otherwise qualified applicants/students/employees. • The college will make reasonable efforts to provide effective and equal opportunities to individuals with disabilities to participate or benefit from programs/services. • The college will make reasonable efforts to attract and retain a diversity of employees/students. • (see Equity Notebook in reference section of library for full descriptions)

  17. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) • Mediation shall be the alternative dispute resolution choice available to civil rights/ non-civil rights grievants. • Mediation is not appropriate in all cases though. • The request for mediation is time sensitive (15 days from date of formal grievance) • (see Equity Notebook in reference section of library for full descriptions)

  18. Auxiliary Aids & Effective Communications for Individuals with Disabilities • The college will make every effort to make communication with individuals with disabilities as effective as communication with others. • Appropriate auxiliary aids and services will be made available when necessary to ensure effective communication in the intake and assessment process. • The individual with disability will choose the appropriate auxiliary aid or service. The staff/faculty must give that choice “primary consideration”. • (see Equity Notebook in reference section of library for full descriptions)

  19. Confidentiality • All information regarding students and employees is held in strict confidence. • Data collected on applicants/students/employees is maintained in a secure site for not less than 3 years. • All records beyond the maintenance period will be destroyed in such a manner as to maintain confidentiality. • (see Equity Notebook in reference section of library for full descriptions)

  20. Limited English Proficiency (LEP) • The college will develop and implement reasonable efforts to provide outreach services and language assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency who are eligible for or who apply for programs/activities. (see Equity Notebook in reference section of library for full descriptions)

  21. Sexual Harassment • It is the policy of the state and college that sexual harassment by or against any employee or student will not be tolerated. • The college will follow instituted policies, procedures and disciplinary guidelines when implementing this policy.

  22. Definition: Sexual Harassment • Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature when…

  23. Such conduct interferes with work performance or creates a hostile/offensive work environment. Submission/rejection of such conduct is used as the basis of employment decisions. Submission is made either explicitly or implicitly a term/condition of employment. (see Equity Notebook in reference section of library for full descriptions)

  24. So, now you know more about the civil rights policies… • Now it’s time to look at the complaint policies and procedures…

  25. Filing a complaint • Such complaints MUST be filed within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation. • Any person who believes s/he has been the subject of discrimination may file a complaint with any of the following parties…

  26. You may file a discrimination complaint with… Any of the Equity Team members Any college official The Director of Human Resources at the CCSNH System Office Office for Civil Rights Director for Civil Rights NH Commission for Human Rights Equal Opportunity Commission for Human Rights see final screens for addresses

  27. Investigation Procedures • 3 complaint procedures* have been formulated: • Student complaint about employee • Student complaint about another student • Employee complaint about student *Employee complaint about employee goes directly to Human Resources.

  28. Summary of a complaint procedure: Once a discrimination complaint has been received, an investigation will commence, a report issued and a final decision/action rendered by the appropriate college/system authority. (see Equity Notebook in reference section of library for full descriptions)

  29. How to Register a Formal Grievance (non-civil rights) • Employees: See Equity Notebook in reference section of library for full descriptions for matters involving non-civil rights issues, or contact Sara Sawyer at Central Office

  30. Grievance Policies and Procedures (non-civil rights) • See Equity Notebook in reference section of library for full descriptions • Employees: Contact Sara Sawyer at Central Office

  31. Where to file a complaint • Equity Team: Emma Clifford room 234 ext. 5421 Susan Parry room 209 ext. 5415 Diane Carroll room 238, ext. 5341 Laurie Clute room 178 ext. 5419 Jim McCarragher, room 210, ext. 5432 Judy Pomiecko, room 143 ext. 5409 Phone: 542-7744OR

  32. Addresses (continued) Sara Sawyer, Director of Human Resources Community College System of New Hampshire 26 College Drive Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 271-6300OR

  33. Addresses (continued) • US Dept. of Education Office of Civil Rights 33 Arch St, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02110-1491 Phone: (617) 289-0111 TDD: (877) 521-2172 Fax: (617) 289-0150 email: OCR.Boston@ed.govOR

  34. Addresses (continued) • NH Commission for Civil Rights 2 Chennel Drive Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 271-2767OR

  35. Addresses (continued) • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission JFK Federal Building 475 Government Center Boston, MA 02203 Phone: (617) 565-3200 or 1-800-669-4000, TTY 1-617-565-3204 or 1-800-669-6820OR

  36. Addresses (continued) • Director, Civil Rights Center US Dept. of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW Room N-4123 Washington, DC 20210

  37. You Are Done!! • Thanks for taking the time to learn about Equity at RVCC. • (To close out, click mouse or hit enter)

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