Committee for Diversity Action, Inclusion and Equity

Purpose #

The purpose of the Committee for Diversity Action, Inclusion and Equity (CDAIE) is to develop and implement a strategy for diversity, inclusion and equity which is active and aligned with Mesa’s mission, vision and values. The Committee's overarching goal is to engage and support students, faculty and staff in the ongoing process of transforming our campus environment into one which we envision as safe, supportive, culturally proficient, globally inclusive and reflective of the larger San Diego community.

Type: Governance

Reports to: President's Cabinet (PCAB), Academic Senate

Meets: The committee ordinarily meets the 1st Friday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom. The committee holds the last meeting of the semester in person as a retreat to continue building community and support to all members. There are no meetings held in January, June, July or August, except for subcommittee meetings. Visitors are welcome! Please e-mail Profe Jorge Villalobos [email protected] if you plan to visit. | View Agendas & Minutes

Goals #

1. That students, faculty and staff will feel supported, comfortable and included on campus
2. That individually and institutionally our campus will strive toward cultural awareness, proficiency and practice
3. That students, faculty and staff will actively include each other in all aspects of the campus community
4. That diversity and inclusion will be embedded into the fabric of the college, including the structure, the curriculum and research
5. That our campus community (students, faculty and staff) will be reflective of the larger community in terms of diversity measures

CDAIE Committee Objectives

Membership #

Leadership, Committee Members, Represenatitives, and Consultants

Diversity Committee Schema

Agendas and Minutes #

Additional Information #

Events And Services

• Host a welcome table during welcome week
• Facilitate the annual Cultural Unity Week events and Festival of Colors Celebration
• Participate in National Cultural Awareness Celebrations
• Provide films, workshops, training and seminars on diversity
• Review campus events for CDAIE seal of recognition
• Disseminate informational news briefs on diversity topics
• Conduct surveys and collect data on diversity and equity
• Make available resources on diversity, equity and inclusion
• Oversee the activities of the Student Diversity Club
• Oversee the Mesa College Diversity webpages

* CDAIE Webpage Representative:  Jorge Villalobos and Claudia Perkins