DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION We have made a commitment to improving our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion efforts and ensuring Pres is a welcoming and inclusive place for all. To kick-off this effort, early this calendar year we hosted a Community Development Week, which focused on diversity, and included student-led workshops attended by all members of the community, including our faculty and staff. Parents were also invited to attend a workshop led by Dr. Sandra “Chap” Chapman, who served as our keynote speaker for the week. In May, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement was created, and in June, a DEI Action Plan was initiated which focuses on the following areas: Academics and Curriculum Ensuring our curriculum represents voices of color and diverse historical moments in time.
Student Experience Ensuring an equitable experience for all Presentation students. We are committed to making our campus a safe space for all people.
Community Development Auditing and improving hiring practices and our diversity on campus; provide on-going professional development in microaggressions for faculty, staff, students, and Board members.
Updates are provided quarterly and can be found on our DEI web page. We are just getting started and welcome your participation. If you’re interested in getting involved in a committee or volunteering your time, please contact Crystal Catalan, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ccatalan@presentationhs.org.
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