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Welcome From the 2022 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Chair
Iam so excited to serve as your new EDI Commission Chair. I humbly seek your partnership. Together we can make a difference in the lives of those we touch. We are not a one size fit all organization, but we all fit well within the organization. We learn from each other and grow in different directions. We share our talents in hopes of gaining a better understanding of why we exist. AFC is a valuable resource that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. What I know for sure, wherever you are in the organization you are making a difference and being transformed in the process. Here is my plea: Join EDI and let’s continue to make a difference. If you are already an EDI member, let’s get to work! Best, WHO WE AREHistorically, the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission's purpose was to provide leadership, advice and counsel on EA/EO/Equity matters, to recommend equity legislative issues to AFC, and to provide a vehicle for professional development. We have expanded our scope by adding elements of general diversity and inclusion work that would be relevant to all AFC members, even if they do not serve their institution in an official equity role. True diversity involves EVERYONE. We are Stronger Together! WHAT WE DO
COMMISSION RESOURCES
2023 EXECUTIVE BOARDChair: Patricia McGee, Pasco-Hernando State College; email: [email protected]; Phone: 727-816-3169 Immediate Past Chair: Wanjiku Jackson, Northwest Florida State College, email: [email protected]; Phone: 850-729-5202 Co-Chair Website/Social Media: April Leake, Northwest Florida State College; email: [email protected]; Phone: 850-729-4903 Region I Representative: Sonja Quinn, Northwest Florida State College; email: [email protected] ; Phone 850-502-2895 ext. 6690 Region II Representative: Dr. Asha M. Brunings, Santa Fe College; email: [email protected]; Phone: 352-381-7144 Region III Co-Representative: Vacant Region IV Co-Representative: Luther Buie, Pasco-Hernando State College; email: [email protected]; Phone: 727-816-3192 Region IV Co-Representative: Adriana Bridger, Pasco-Hernando State College; email: [email protected]; Phone: 727-816-3367 Region V Representative: –Vacant ANNOUNCEMENTS
Historically, the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission's purpose was to provide leadership, advice and counsel on EA/EO/Equity matters, to recommend equity legislative issues to AFC, and to provide a vehicle for professional development. We have expanded our scope by adding elements of general diversity and inclusion work that would be relevant to all AFC members, even if they do not serve their institution in an official equity role. True diversity involves EVERYONE. We are Stronger Together! We are seeking the following positions:
Why should you volunteer to serve on a commission?
Please contact Patricia McGee, [email protected] if you are interested or know someone who would be a great addition to the EDI board. Check back here and on our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/AFCEDI/) for updates. Thank you for your support! Commission ResourcesBYLAWSRecognizing the need to establish procedures and guidelines as they reflect the rights, responsibilities, and objectives of its membership, the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission hereby adopts these Bylaws and Standing Rules: Bylaws (Updated 2015) 2023 EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARDMoving Forward with Great Expectations EDI Exemplary Practice Nomination Form Goal: To recognize the best practices that promote diversity through the following categories: Building awareness for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) issues relevant to college and student communities; Assessing the needs of diverse and underrepresented populations; Sharing EDI initiatives in higher education; Communication and support strategies that influence positive EDI changes at your institution. Applicant Criteria:
Award Overview: The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Commission will award the following Awards and Prizes:
*The award recipient will be presented with a check to their Chapter from the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Commission and a certificate at the Annual Conference EDI Commission Meeting in Orlando - November 1-3, 2023. Submission Process:
Submission Packet: Please use the following outline for submission: I. Program/Project Start Date: - Please indicate the actual date(s) the program/project was presented.
II. Program/Project End Date: - Please indicate “ongoing” if project is continuing or actual end date.
III. Category – Please choose one per submission. (Multiple submissions will be accepted)
IV. Presenters – Provide full contact information including name, title, campus, address, telephone, and email address for all presenters.
V. Program/Project Title
VI. Summary –Summarize how your best practice submission was identified, planned and executed. Please limit your typed response to 500 words or less.
VII. Need – Briefly explain why this program/project was established on your campus.
VIII. Planning Strategies – Briefly summarize the steps your campus utilized to establish the program/project
IX. Expected Outcomes/Impact – Briefly explain: What did you hope this program/project would do for your campus? What were your goals?
X. Actual Outcomes – In a brief summary, please highlight specifically what this program/project did for your campus.
XI. Lessons to be shared - In a brief summary, please highlight what you would repeat and change about the program.
Presentation Details:
For questions, please contact Patricia McGee, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Commission Chair at 727-816-3169 or [email protected].
NEWSLETTERThe Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission Newsletter is published electronically twice a year. If you wish to be included in our mailing, please officially register with AFC as a member of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission. EDI does not need to be your "primary" commission to receive our communications.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONExemplary Practice Award Winners: 2022: Exemplary Practice Winner – Isabel Duque, Miami Dade College 2022: Best Practice: Award of Merit Winner – Ismelda Alvarez, Santa Fe College 2022: Shining Star Award Winner – Dr. Hanan Hanna, Pasco-Hernando State College 2018: Daniella Pierre, Miami Dade College - "Appreciative Interactions in Advising" 2016: Tabitha Parker and Isi Ogwude, Gulf Coast State College - "Diversity Lunch & Learn Series" SOCIAL MEDIA - GET CONNECTEDFollow us on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/AFCEDI/ Tweet to us @AFC EDI See us on Instagram at afc_edi |
