From our DEI Co-Chairs and Head of School We are proud to share an overview of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s three-year plan for systemic change. While our work in DEI has been ongoing for several years, we are pleased to report a renewed focus and commitment to the work as evidenced by this document and in our working plan.
MARBURN ACADEMY
DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION A THREE-YEAR PLAN FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE BEGINNING SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021
Do we have work to do? Yes. Do we wish we were further along? Absolutely. With that said, we are proud of the strides that were made before this year in formalizing an initiative and excited about the direction we’re heading. We intend for this plan to be an essential bridge to our next organizational strategic plan. In the next three years, we will ask the tough questions, challenge our assumptions, systems, and processes, confront implicit bias, listen and collaborate, have hard conversations and push towards systemic change across our organization. So when the time comes to plan for the next strategic plan, we know DEI strategies are positioned for success. This work won’t be visible to many, it will be largely internal, but it is so essential that we get this foundational piece right. No more overlays or add-ons. This plan is designed to ensure that DEI becomes an integral part of the work we do with students, families, and our communities. So who’s in? We look forward to partnering with you. Warm Regards,
Leigh Hill
Archana Ramanujam
Eldrich Carr
DEI: 3-YEAR PLAN
DEI LEADERSHIP BUILD | SUPPORT | EMPOWER To build, support and empower a DEI leadership group to develop, enact and measure the three-year plan.
A DIVERSE COMMUNITY STUDENTS | FAMILIES | FACULTY STAFF | BOARD To build a community of students, families, faculty, staff, and Board reflective of Central Ohio's rich diversity.
CURRICULAR PROGRAMMING COMMITMENT | CELEBRATION Offer curricular programming reflecting our commitment to and celebration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
DEI LEARNING PATHWAYS INTERNAL | EXTERNAL Offer internal and external programs and training that supports inclusion, empathy, and growth.
SENSE OF BELONGING SUPPORT | CONNECTIVITY To build a community where all Marburn constituencies feel a sense of support, belonging, and connectivity.
• Leadership and growth opportunities • Financial investment and backing • Position statements and transparent communications • Connectivity with outside organizations • Reviewing DEI staffing needs • Fully integrate DEI into the School's Strategic Plan
• Diversity on our Board • Diversity in leadership positions • New funding model to garner support for minority students • Diversify student body through enrollment strategies • Audit hiring practices to diversify applicant pool • Increase access
• Curricular audit • Integrated cultural celebrations • Integrated Advisory Model • Evaluate pedagogical techniques • Explore new educational resources • Provide student opportunities for growth
• Professional development • DEI-alogue program • Parent connectivity • Board training • Division-specific conversations • Community and parent resources
• Mentorship programs and supports • Handbook and policy review • Disciplinary review • Gender equity review • Revised suite of onboarding materials