Commitment to Equity & Diversity
May 8, 2024 2024-09-13 13:24Commitment to Equity & Diversity
Commitment to
Equity and Diversity
Residency@TCSJ
Class of 2023
Equity is a way of being. We at Teachers College of San Joaquin believe that we need to meet people where they are and guide them to embrace, demonstrate, and practice an equity mindset through insatiable curiosity for learning. We believe that an equity mindset is achieved through strong relationships and ongoing, deep reflection starting with an ever-evolving personal examination of truth. We believe that equity requires rigorous, intentional dedication. We commit to sustaining an equity lens as we work with our strategic priorities and resources while maintaining relevant, ongoing action and assessment of progress. We acknowledge that it is going to take time to dismantle systemic oppression and injustice and we are deeply committed to the journey
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." - Maya Angelou
The TCSJ Equity Team operates under the guidance of the San Joaquin County Office of Education’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Steering Committee. Our team meets monthly, focusing on three key areas: learning, reflection, and action.
- Learning: We introduce new ideas to foster continuous learning through reading, writing, watching, reflecting, and sharing.
- Reflection: We consider how our learning influences daily practices and impacts our staff, faculty, and students.
- Action: We discuss and determine next steps aligned with our program and institutional goals, setting timelines to evaluate the effectiveness of our actions.
To demonstrate our commitment to equity and diversity, we have created an Equity Goals Dashboard. This tool tracks, monitors, and reports our goals, actions, and progress, ensuring transparency and intentionality in our efforts.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESS, AND INCLUSION (DEIA) RESOURCES
African American Affinity Group
We invite any teacher who identifies as African American to join us in a space dedicated to learning, processing, and celebrating together in a racial affinity. This group is a supportive community where we can discuss and reflect on our diverse experiences as educators and people of color.
Facilitator: Tiani Hudgins (thudgins@teacherscollegesj.edu)
Upcoming meetings:
- 08/27/2024
- 09/19/2024
- 11/12/2024
- 01/16/2025
- 02/06/225
- 03/06/2025
- 04/10/2025
- 05/16/2025
Queer (LGBTIQA+) Affinity Group
We’re excited to announce that a Queer (LGBTIQA+) Affinity Group is currently being developed and is expected to begin meeting by the end of 2024. Stay tuned for more details!
Interested in facilitating an Affinity Group?
If you are passionate about creating a supportive space of affinity groups and are interested in facilitating one, please CLICK HERE!
Discussion Schedule:
- When: Monthly from September through February
- Time: Friday evenings, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (via Zoom)
Meeting Dates:
- September 27th
- November 8th
- December 6th
- January 10th
- February 7th
We’ll cover two chapters per session, with our final meeting dedicated to the last three chapters. Once you’ve completed the registration form HERE, keep an eye out for an email from Sonnette Anderson with the Zoom link and additional details.
Preparation:
Please obtain your copy of “You Belong Here” and read Chapters 1 and 2 before our first meeting on September 27th.
We’re excited to have you join TCSJ Equity Team’s inaugural book study and look forward to meaningful conversations with you!
Find resources on our Equity Continuum – scaled for equity explorers at 3 levels of knowledgeability!
TCSJ Campus Climate Survey
We are thrilled to share the results of TCSJ’s second annual Campus Climate Survey, conducted from October 29th to November 13th, 2023. Valuable feedback has provided us with insights into the diversity, equity, and sense of belonging within our campus community. We received a response rate of 29%, with a total of 405 completed surveys collected during the three-week period. We invite you to take some time to review the comprehensive report, which highlights key findings from the survey.
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