DEISA: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and Anti-Racism, & Accessibility for Professional Development

For a Curated list of Equity Projects at Mt. SAC see this page: https://www.mtsac.edu/titlev/equity_in_higher_education_resources.html

Faculty Coordinator for Equity Certification:
Dr. Mica Stewart (mica.stewart@mtsac.edu)

One Book, One Campus

is a joint project with POD, FLAC, and the Title V Grant. The campus has chosen Rafael Agustin's Illegally Yours for the 2022-2023 selection.

Canvas Course Access: https://mtsac.instructure.com/courses/85160

ITEL: Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning

Microcredential Course Modules:

Managing the Impact of Bias
Reducing Microaggressions in Learning Environments
Addressing Imposter Phenomenon and Stereotype Threat
Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
Designing Equity-Centered Courses
Spring 2023 Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning Cohort (Faculty)
https://tinyurl.com/ACUEITEL

Fostering a Culture of Belonging (ACUE)

- Fostering a Culture of Belonging (Non-Teaching Staff)

Past FLEX Day Resources:

Title	Content
Your Roadmap To Educational & Personal Greatness with Dr. Mica Stewart 8/20/21	Podcast
Equity-Focused Groups at Mt. SAC	Web page (Title V)
CCC Chancellor's DEI Task Force Documents, Videos	Website
One Book, One Campus Great Reading Group: Kindred Fall 2021 with Dr. Mica Stewart	Sign up for Faculty on Smartsheet
USC's Center for Urban Education/Race and Equity Center's Toolkits	Website
Infusing Empathy and Indigenous Approaches in the Classroom (Rebecca Ly)	PDF Download
A2MEND	African American Male Community College Student Advocacy
APAHE	Advocacy organization that addresses issues affecting Asian Pacific American students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
What is Empathy?	Website
Disability Rights (California)	Website
COLLEGAS	Website, Advocacy Group: Information, Networking, Support, Education and Training for Community College Administrators
Campus PRIDE	Website, LGBTQ advocacy and resources for college communities
Excelencia in Education!	Data briefs, reports, research on H.S.I.'s, Latino education, advocacy, closing equity gaps
HACU	Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities website
NASPA	Professional organization for Student Affairs faculty and administrators
Diverse Issues in Higher Education	Website

DEISA in the context of the Title V Professional Development Grant (2019-2024):
DEISA is the foundational outcome of each of the 7 goals, 9 measurable objectives, and 32 projects of the Title V Grant,
"Creating an Equity Minded Campus Culture to Improve Student Outcomes" (Learn more here about the Title V Grant)

1. Support faculty in exploration of new research and teaching models that enhance student learning and improve educational outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds.

2.Improve practices that integrate technology with academic excellence to create an enhanced learning environment for a diverse student body.

3.Build the capacity of faculty to access, understand, and use data to measure the impact of pedagogies on student outcomes.

4.Provide staff with the knowledge and skills required for effectively engaging students in meaningful and culturally responsive ways.

5.Enhance students’ cultural awareness, personal development, and leadership skills.

6.Increase students’ financial literacy, including awareness of financial aid options, financial planning, and debt management. [Competitive Preference Priority (CPP) 2]

7.Improve campus-wide cultural competence and cross-cultural dialogue.