Thread by @UTAShorthorn, 1/ As a response to recent social movements, UTA has reflected on [...]

1/ As a response to recent social movements, UTA has reflected on its own diversity and inclusion and developed eight initiatives to make immediate changes. Here’s an update on each initiative. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html">https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-br...

A breakdown of the progress UTA has made toward its eight diversity and inclusivity initiatives

A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and enhancing the recruiting, retention and promotion of underrepresented faculty and staff are among the initiatives being developed.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html

2/ A search committee looking to recruit a vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will have their first meeting on Sept. 10. This position will ensure UTA is inclusive and welcoming. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html">https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-br...

A breakdown of the progress UTA has made toward its eight diversity and inclusivity initiatives

A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and enhancing the recruiting, retention and promotion of underrepresented faculty and staff are among the initiatives being developed.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html

3/ The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee held its first meeting in mid-August where they presented changes they wanted to see to interim President Teik Lim. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html">https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-br...

A breakdown of the progress UTA has made toward its eight diversity and inclusivity initiatives

A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and enhancing the recruiting, retention and promotion of underrepresented faculty and staff are among the initiatives being developed.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html

4/ The Division of Faculty Affairs, Office of Legal Affairs and Office of Human Resources will lead a universitywide plan to better recruit, retain and promote underrepresented faculty and staff. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html">https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-br...

A breakdown of the progress UTA has made toward its eight diversity and inclusivity initiatives

A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and enhancing the recruiting, retention and promotion of underrepresented faculty and staff are among the initiatives being developed.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html

5/ UTA designated $25 million in scholarships to help address financial concerns of first-gen, low-income and high-achieving students. Read how the university plans to award the scholarships. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html">https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-br...

A breakdown of the progress UTA has made toward its eight diversity and inclusivity initiatives

A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and enhancing the recruiting, retention and promotion of underrepresented faculty and staff are among the initiatives being developed.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html

6/ Human Resources began implementing diversity and inclusion training for all faculty and staff in July. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html">https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-br...

A breakdown of the progress UTA has made toward its eight diversity and inclusivity initiatives

A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and enhancing the recruiting, retention and promotion of underrepresented faculty and staff are among the initiatives being developed.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html

7/ Curriculum based on identity, privilege, bias and oppression is available for new students this fall. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html">https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-br...

A breakdown of the progress UTA has made toward its eight diversity and inclusivity initiatives

A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and enhancing the recruiting, retention and promotion of underrepresented faculty and staff are among the initiatives being developed.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html

8/ The UTA Police Department is reviewing its departmental policies to ensure they’re aligned with the values of the university and are free from unfairness and bias. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html">https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-br...

A breakdown of the progress UTA has made toward its eight diversity and inclusivity initiatives

A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and enhancing the recruiting, retention and promotion of underrepresented faculty and staff are among the initiatives being developed.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html

9/ A staff position in the Office of Multicultural Affairs has been filed to focus on expanding the Maverick Advantage program and support services for UTA’s diverse student population. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html">https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-br...

A breakdown of the progress UTA has made toward its eight diversity and inclusivity initiatives

A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and enhancing the recruiting, retention and promotion of underrepresented faculty and staff are among the initiatives being developed.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html

10/ To read more about what these initiatives hope to achieve and what the next steps are, see the story linked below + throughout this thread. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html">https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-br...

A breakdown of the progress UTA has made toward its eight diversity and inclusivity initiatives

A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and enhancing the recruiting, retention and promotion of underrepresented faculty and staff are among the initiatives being developed.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/a-breakdown-of-the-progress-uta-has-made-toward-its-eight-diversity-and-inclusivity-initiatives/article_2f3f5ed4-ea32-11ea-886b-0775d8ad4c11.html

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