Equity and Diversity Action Committee

The Equity and Diversity Action Committee (EDAC) responds to resolutions from sessions that deal with the issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in hiring, equal opportunity, and cultural diversity in the curriculum.EDAC recommends strategies that promote student equity and student success, including effective teaching and student learning styles and fostering a campus climate conducive to faculty diversity and student achievement. The committee provides overall guidance to colleges and recommendations to the Executive Committee with regard to the inquiry, design, and implementation of Guided Pathways frameworks and engages in broad, and inclusive discussion and inquiry about the diversity, action and inclusion integral in the Guided Pathways approach, framework and evidence. The Committee advises the Executive Committee on guidelines, laws and regulations relating to equal opportunity and cultural diversity and promotes the integration of equity and diversity issues in appropriate ASCCC activities. Revised spring 2021

Current Members
Member Term
Karen Chow 2023-24 Chair
Kimberley H. Stiemke 2023-24
Melissa Leal 2023-24
Cherise Mantia 2023-24
Emily Phuong Banh 2023-24
Monica Esquivel 2023-24
Edgar Perez 2023-24
Janue Johnson 2023-24
Christopher Cardona 2023-24
Maria Figueroa 2023-24
Academic Year Meetings

2021-2022 Meeting Schedule

  • August 24, 2021 @ 4:00--6:00 p.m.
  • September 13 @ 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
  • October 11 @ 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
  • November 8 @ 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
  • December 13 @ 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
  • January 10 @ 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
  • February 14 @ 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
  • March 14 @ 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
  • April 11 @ 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
  • May 9 @ 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.

Current Agendas/minutes

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Resolutions

Title Sort descending Session Year Category Status
Infusing Equity throughout College Processes Spring 2016 Professional Standards In Progress
Internships Spring 2000 Local Senates Completed
Local College Participation in the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index Spring 2011 General Concerns Completed
Meeting ADA Requirements Spring 1999 Equity and Diversity Completed
Model Affirmative Action Plans Spring 1999 Equity and Diversity Completed
Model Employment Application Spring 2004 General Concerns Completed
Need for Behavioral Intervention Teams Spring 2011 General Concerns Completed
Opposition to "English for the Children Initiative" Spring 1998 Equity and Diversity Completed
Plan to Infuse Cultural Competence Spring 2010 Academic Senate In Progress
Prevention of Discrimination Fall 2001 Equity and Diversity Completed
Proposition 209 Fall 1997 Equity and Diversity Completed
Racial Privacy Initiative (Ward Connerly Initiative) Fall 2002 State and Legislative Issues Completed
Recommend Changes to Hiring Process Fall 2002 Equity and Diversity Completed
Request Funding for Mental Health Resources, Services, and Professional Learning Spring 2022 Budget and Finance
Resources for Racial Justice and Critical Race Theory Fall 2021 Diversity and Equity Assigned
Revise the 2002 Paper Student Equity: Guidelines for Developing a Plan Fall 2017 Diversity and Equity Completed
Revise the Paper A Re-examination of Faculty Hiring Processes and Procedures Spring 2017 Diversity and Equity Completed
Revisions of Minimum Qualifications Fall 2001 Disciplines List Completed
Statewide Student Equity Strategy Fall 2005 Equity and Diversity Completed
Student Equity Initiatives Spring 2006 Equity and Diversity Completed
Student Equity Plan Spring 2005 Equity and Diversity Completed
Student Equity Plans Fall 2003 Equity and Diversity Completed
Student Equity Plans Spring 2003 Equity and Diversity Completed
Student Safety: Sexual Assault Fall 2014 Consultation with the Chancellor's Office In Progress
Student Success Fall 2005 Students Completed

Rostrums

Publications

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Past members

Past Members
Term: 2020-21
Member Term
LaTonya Parker 2020-21 Chair
Virginia "Ginni" May 2020-21
Jamar London 2020-21
LaTanga Hardy 2020-21
Peggy Campo 2020-21
Abdimalik A. Buul 2020-21
Term: 2021-22
Member Term
Michelle Bean 2021-22 Chair
Robert L. Stewart Jr. 2021-22
Leslie Shull 2021-22
Juan Arzola 2021-22
Hermelinda Rocha 2021-22
Theresa Oda-Burns 2021-22
Roberto Rubalcaba 2021-22
Nadia Khan 2021-22
Mohamed Sharif-Idiris 2021-22
Term: 2022-23
Member Term
Manuel Vélez 2022-23 Chair
Karen Chow 2022-23
Adrean Askerneese 2022-23
Melissa Leal 2022-23
Jamar London 2022-23
Maria Wright 2022-23
Carina Love 2022-23

Past Agenda/minutes

Term 2021-22
Document Notes Term
EDAC_May 2022_Minutes.pdf 2021-22
EDAC_August 2021_Agenda.docx 2021-22
EDAC_August 2021_Minutes.pdf 2021-22
EDAC_September 2021_Agenda.docx 2021-22
EDAC_September 2021_Minutes.pdf 2021-22
EDAC_October 2021_Agenda.docx 2021-22
EDAC_October 2021_Minutes.pdf 2021-22
EDAC_November 2021_Agenda.docx 2021-22
EDAC_November 2021_Minutes.pdf 2021-22
EDAC_December 2021_Agenda.docx 2021-22
EDAC_December 2021_Minutes.pdf 2021-22
EDAC_January 2022_Minutes.pdf 2021-22
EDAC_January 2022_Agenda.docx 2021-22
EDAC_February 2022_Minutes.pdf 2021-22
EDAC_February 2022_Agenda.docx 2021-22
EDAC_March 2022_Agenda.docx 2021-22
EDAC_March 2022_Minutes.pdf 2021-22
EDAC_April 2022 IN PERSON_Minutes.pdf 2021-22
EDAC_May 2022_Agenda.docx 2021-22
Term 2020-21
Document Notes Term
ASCCC EDAC Minutes 3-11-2021 -1.docx GM.docx 2020-21
EDAC Meeting Minutes Thursday May 20 2021.docx 2020-21
EDAC MINUTES Thursday April 8 2021.docx 2020-21
EDAC Agenda 26 September 2016.pdf 2020-21
EDAC Minutes 27 February 2017.pdf 2020-21
EDAC Minutes 24 April 2017 .pdf 2020-21
EDAC Agenda 23 January 2017 .pdf 2020-21
EDAC Minutes 23 January 2017 .pdf 2020-21
EDAC Agenda 12 December 2016 .pdf 2020-21
EDAC Minutes 12 December 2016.pdf 2020-21
EDAC Agenda 21 November 2016.pdf 2020-21
EDAC Minutes 21 November 2016.pdf 2020-21
EDAC Agenda 24 October 2016.pdf 2020-21
EDAC Minutes 24 October 2016.pdf 2020-21
EDAC Agenda 24 April 2017 .pdf 2020-21
EDAC Minutes 26 September 2016.pdf 2020-21
EDAC Agenda 27 February 2017 .pdf 2020-21
EDAC Meeting 9.14.2018.pdf 2020-21
EDAC Minutes 9.14.2018.pdf 2020-21
ASCCC EDAC Minutes 2020 11-18-2020 Approved.docx 2020-21
ASCCC EDAC Minutes 2020 10-7-2020 Approved.docx 2020-21
ASCCC EDAC Minutes 2020 9-2-2020 Approved.docx 2020-21
EDAC Meeting Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Minutes.docx 2020-21
ASCCC EDAC Minutes 2-25-2021 1.docx Post.docx 2020-21
ASCCC EDAC Minutes 2-25-2021 1.docx Post.docx 2020-21

Resources

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