HSI Task Force / Six Focus Groups

Each investigating current practices and making recommendations for change

HSI Audit

• Guided by Dr. Gina Garcia's Book

• Develop procedures for conducting audit

Internal Community Spaces

• Identify how the college creates HSI serving spaces, both on the ground and online, through the use of murals, the website, CAP lounges, a multicultural center, the name exploration process, etc.

Curriculum / Faculty Initiatives

• Identify work toward developing an Ethnic Studies department

• Identify programs on campus that support Latinx & BIPOC students

• Identify items that can be implemented in the classroom

• ~ Syllabus Statement

• ~ Activities/Readings on justice and equity

Student Support

• Identify opportunities for outreach & recruitment; Puente, STARS and Learning communities; Student Senate & Clubs; 1st Year Experience; Connect w/GP; and identify programs on campus that support Latinx & BIPOC, etc.

Administrative Procedures, HR Processes, Legislative & Advocacy Policies

• Continue implementing HR improvements in hiring; report on successes and accomplishments; promote communication efforts

• Engage in policy & procedure reforms working with Board, CPC, and governance leaders

• Advocate for Ethnic studies Bill (AB 1040), DACA/Dreamers legislation, and other relevant legislation

External Community Outreach

• Recommend and participate in selecting Speakers for events and Town Hall forums; arranging Spanish language translation at events

• Recommend speakers and events to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day - Annual Speaker and other events (Latino Role Models Conference; etc.)