Community Equity Updates
As we close the 2021-2022 academic year, we would like to share a few final updates regarding the College’s Community Equity Action Plan:
March 15 Student Visioning Session with BRE
Reminder: Beyond Racial Equity is holding a Student Visioning Session open to all students tomorrow at 7pm.
New Funds Look to Support Equity, International Students, Study Abroad
“Internationalization and equity, international students, and education abroad are at the very core of what’s important to us [as an institution],” Vice Provost for Internationalization and Equity Anthony Pinder said.
Beyond Racial Equity Student Focus Groups & Timeline Update
BRE has extended the strategic review timeline through April 2022, with specific attention on students through focus groups and a visioning session.
Beyond Racial Equity Launching HiveWise Conversation
Emerson’s external partner Beyond Racial Equity (BRE) is asking the community to participate and engage in an information-sharing platform designed to
Your Input Needed: Diversity and Equity at Emerson
This platform will provide an opportunity for community stakeholders to actively engage in the BRE Strategic Review, and inform future strategy sessions focused on student satisfaction and campus climate.
Community Equity Updates: November 2021
In addition to the below updates, we are also in the process of revising the Action Plan website to infuse an intersectional approach to the work of Community Equity.
Dean’s Fellows Work for Equity, Better Dialogue
The Dean’s Fellowship Program was created to help support the personal and professional development of undergraduate students working toward a more equitable and just Emerson.
Making Emerson IDEAS and New Bias Reporting Form
We want to reaffirm our commitment to make meaningful change in the daily experiences of BIPOC students, students with disabilities, first generation college students, and students with other marginalized identities.
Update on External Consultants for Community Equity
Beyond Racial Equity is supported by a team of consultants with specific expertise in areas of anti-racism, anti-oppression, and equity in higher education.