Objective 1

Build Sustainable Infrastructure for DEI

Assistant Dean expanded role to include DEI oversight.
Faculty Fellow for Culture & Inclusion three-year appointment.
Raised $22,500 from corporate sponsors and launched a crowdfunding initiative for Multicultural Business Program.
Developed and launched new Orfalea Study Abroad Grant to award $30K for students with high financial need.
Established DEI Student Action Committee and included DEI Leads in club charters, with quarterly meetings through BUS Council, including DEI Toolkit with various resources.
Developed three new DEI awards at $2,000 each (Innovation, Allyship, & Instruction) for Faculty & Staff connected to DEI Action Plan.

Objective 2

Recruit, Retain, and Develop an Inclusive and Diverse Community

Ongoing assessment of faculty and staff sense of belonging launched in Spring 2023. Spring 2024 re-assessment to gauge progress and drive new community-based initiatives.
Initiated student focus groups to understand and address student concerns, including senior exit interviews with college leadership to improve the student experience.
Improved college tours by incorporating accessible routes and offering Spanish-speaking tours led by Ambassadors.
Enhanced onboarding for new faculty and staff. Advisors engaged in professional development, including attendance at the National Association on Race & Ethnicity (NCORE) DEI 2024 annual conference, completion of Cornell’s DEI Certification (35 hours).

Objective 3

Two new academic advisors dedicated to supporting underrepresented students were hired in July 2023.
Developed process with Orfalea Retention Specialist to identify and proactively support Underrepresented students, aiming to close the graduation rate gap.
Student industry pathways and DEI Career Opportunities resource developed to enhance career and internship options for students.
Multicultural Business Program hosted annual conference on DEI in May 2024, with over 300 students in attendance.