Prospectus: Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

D E CEMBER 2020

Search for Vice President for Diversity Equity and Inclusion

University of the Pacific A LE ADIN G N OR T HER N C ALIF OR NI A UNI V ER SI T Y University of the Pacific seeks a strategic,

committee is proactively seeking candidates

collaborative and optimistic partner and

with diverse backgrounds and experiences

change agent to serve as its inaugural

who can bring effective approaches

Vice President for Diversity, Equity and

to engage and empower all members

Inclusion. This position will report directly

of the university community to create a

to the President and stimulate dialogue

sustainable culture of diversity, equity and

across the university community to build

inclusion. Candidates should be prepared

support networks and structures that can

to immediately join the conversation toward

shape the culture of Pacific, to ensure that

making Pacific an anti-racist institution that

diversity, equity and inclusion are infused

is welcoming to all people who identify

across the university, its three campuses

with groups that have been historically

and into the future.

marginalized, including students who are

The inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will begin the appointment on July 1, 2021. The search

80+

10

Undergraduate Programs

Schools and Colleges

LGBTQ+, are non-binary in their gender identity and expression, and affiliate with diverse religious backgrounds and beliefs.

30+ Graduate and Professional Programs

12 Accelerated Programs

A B OU T PACIFIC

The University has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the nation.

University of the Pacific was established

rankings designate University of the

graduate and accelerated professional

in 1851 as California's first chartered

Pacific as a Top 100 national university

degree programs: Arthur A. Dugoni

institution of higher learning. It has a

and number 16 in California.

School of Dentistry, College of the

history of firsts including California’s first music conservatory and California’s first university to open its doors to women.

The University has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse cities in the nation with some of the fastest growing and most dynamic industries in the country. The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education

University of the Pacific’s mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities. We strive to accomplish this goal through ten schools, offering undergraduate,

Pacific (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, fine arts, performing arts), Benerd College (education), Conservatory of Music, Eberhardt School of Business, Graduate School, McGeorge School of Law, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, and Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.

Demographics 7.9%

S T U D EN T S

0.3% 2.1% 37.10%

5.4% 3,524 Undergraduate

UND ERGR ADUAT E E T HNICI T Y BR E AK DOW N

20.6%

Native American Asian/Pacific Islander

1,094 Graduate

Black/non-Hispanic Hispanic

1,645 Professional

White/non-Hispanic Multi-ethnic

698 San Francisco

4,692 Stockton

International Unknown/Other

22.8%

3.7% 48% Male

873 Sacramento

52% Female

6,263 Total GEND ER

EMROLLMEN T BY C AMP U S

0.3%

ALL EMP LOY EE S

0.5%

3.1%

45.5%

EMP LOYEE E T HNICI T Y BR E AK DOW N Native American Asian/Pacific Islander Black/non-Hispanic

26%

Hispanic White/non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

2,524 Stockton

Two or More Races

626 San Francisco 19.6%

353 Sacramento

5% 42.8% Male

57.2% Female

3,503 Total P O P UL AT I O N BY C AM P U S

GEND ER

FACU LT Y 500

462

432

400 Total number of instructional faculty

300

250

243

Total number who are members of minority groups

219

Total number who are women

182

200

Total number who are men

129

100

98

Total number who are nonresident aliens (international)

12

4

0 Full-time

Part-time

0.6%

S TAF F

0.9% 2.9%

S TAFF E T HNICI T Y BR E AK DOW N

6.2% 19.5%

Native American Asian/Pacific Islander Black/non-Hispanic

53.9%

Hispanic White/non-Hispanic Multi-ethnic Unknown/Other

280 San Francisco

795 Stockton 15.9%

97 Sacramento

59.1% Male 1,172 Total P O P UL AT ION BY C AMP U S

GEND ER

40.9% Female

Our Values We have high academic standards with a focus on teaching, scholarship and experiential learning.

We invest in individualized attention and long-term relationships that build human potential.

We are committed to learning from and enhancing our communities.

We share a sense of purpose and pride in what we accomplish together.

We respect all individuals and embrace the richness that our diversity brings to us as an educational community.

We recognize and honor differences, creativity and bridging what is distinct to create an inclusive environment.

We demonstrate integrity in our actions.

We strive to always do the right thing and hold ourselves and others accountable.

We demonstrate authentic respect for others and a willingness to engage in genuine discourse.

We seek to establish common ground and ways to connect with others.

We honor and value one another.

Our students come first in everything we do. Student impact is an important consideration in every decision we make.

Student Life Pacific students receive personalized education in small class settings, allowing them to form meaningful relationships with professors and engage deeply in their field of study. In addition, students at University of the Pacific enjoy a vibrant campus life, with activities and events for a diversity of interests, including: Student Organizations: more than 150 student-led clubs

Greek Life: 11 social fraternities and sororities, 15

and organizations on the Stockton campus alone, in addition

professional fraternities; Multicultural Greek Council

to professional organizations across our three campuses NCAA Division I Sports: 10 women’s teams and seven men’s teams, competing in the West Coast Conference Arts and Culture: theatre productions in Long Theatre, concerts in Faye Spanos Concert Hall, exhibitions in Reynolds Art Gallery, movies in the Janet Leigh Theatre

Student Government Arts & Entertainment: provides exclusive and fun activities for students such as TigerLands, Brickyards, off-campus excursions and more Guest Speakers: recent presenters include former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, former

Athletic Recreational Activities: 11 active sport clubs,

Cisco CEO John Chambers, and Dr. Philip Ewell (music

variety of intramural sports

theory professor and author of “Confronting Racism and Sexism in American Music Theory”)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Services and resources to support diversity, equity and inclusion at University of the Pacific include: • University Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Board of Regents Policy on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Launching new efforts to increase diversity in the board’s membership • Ensuring that board meetings include opportunities to explore issues of campus inclusion and racial bias at the university • Mandating periodic audits of all university policies and practices regarding social justice issues • Directing academic leaders to review and revise curricula associated with social justice on all levels • Designated diversity officer or champion in each college/school • Diversity champion on every search committee • Human resource contact for protections against discrimination and Title IX concerns

• Mandating annual diversity, equity and inclusion training for all employees • Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff • Diversity, equity and inclusion measures in annual evaluations • Fundraising campaign for scholarships for underrepresented students • Open dialogue and interactive workshops on law enforcement, participating in a national collaboration with law schools and the American Bar Association to improvement policing practices • Academic programs in the College of the Pacific with a diversity, equity and inclusion focus: Gender Studies, Latin American Studies, Ethnic Studies • New diversity, equity and inclusion programming for students

Position Purpose The inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will report directly to the President, will be part of the President’s cabinet, a collaborative and creative team, and will be expected to exude optimism while engaging with all campus community members to bring forward issues of diversity, equity inclusion and social justice, acting as a change agent for the university. The individual will be expected to bring together individuals by increasing and enhancing dialogue, leading and steering our development of cultural competency, integrating our beliefs and actions to align with the university mission and values, toward our commitment to become an anti-racist institution that can empower people who have been marginalized.

Our mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities.

Background The inaugural role of Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion provides the successful candidate the unique opportunity to shape the position, working directly with the university’s president, Christopher Callahan, to deepen the university’s commitment to its constituents by seeking to instill our values throughout the entire university culture, including opening pathways to increase diversity of the student body and workforce. President Callahan has an impressive track record of developing programs and leading efforts that dramatically increased student enrollment, retention, diversity, graduation rates and recruitment of out-of-state students.

Position Qualifications Qualified candidates should be able to: Collaborate with university leadership, faculty, staff and

Work closely with the university’s Diversity, Equity and

students to further the university’s efforts toward becoming an

Inclusion Committee and champions of diversity in our

institution free of racism and bias toward other marginalized

schools and student life, and engage with active and

groups, including but not exclusive to LGBTQ+, gender

innovative community members: alumni, faculty, staff

identity/expression and religion, while initiating dialogue that

and students to broaden the scope of our impact in

exposes areas of needed improvement.

diversity, equity and inclusion internally.

Ensure diversity, equity and inclusion are well infused in

Set the standard of cultural competency using clear

university policies, processes and academic systems that

messaging, initiating dialogue and training, while

drive these efforts, creating an environment of equal voice

enabling a sense of belonging for all members of the

and value, and accountability of action.

Pacific community.

Continue and expand efforts externally to embrace the

Examine and strengthen diversification efforts to

diverse community we are engaged in, and to ensure we are

reflect our local communities in the workforce and

advancing social justice in the community.

student body, by standardizing efforts and setting measurable goals and holding ourselves accountable to meeting our goals.

Promote a culture of social competence both within our organization and externally, providing a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Metrics for Expectations and Success The inaugural Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will serve as a transformative partner and collaborator to all segments of the University of the Pacific community to promote a sustainable culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A successful incumbent will be able to:

• Engage with the university cabinet and deans

• Collaborate with the faculty to engage them to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (e.g., SAFE

• Help the campus community define and understand diversity, equity and inclusion (e.g., diversity is more than having representation in numbers)

• Exhibit political astuteness in

people-counting when advancing diversity, equity and inclusion goals

• Nurture a culture where everyone feels valued and not bypassed

• Demonstrate awareness that we are

training); gain respect and rapport

engaging different stakeholders

one university across three campuses,

with faculty

and different opinions about what

with different specific needs,

diversity, equity and inclusion means

challenges and opportunities

• Reach out to students and staff to foster a feeling of inclusion and equity, in addition to diversity

• Engage and build trust with the wider communities surrounding the university

• Facilitate productive dialog and

• Promote accountability and ensure

climate across the “lifespan,”

and plans

including support that is responsive to

• Advance social justice in our communities

• Facilitate recruitment and

coordination between different

development of a diverse workforce

segments of our three campus

(faculty, staff)

communities

• Provide leadership and expert guidance

• Help identify diversity, equity and inclusion opportunities that can be addressed, whether they are recognized or unrecognized

• Help create a welcoming campus

there is follow-through with policies

• Support recruitment and retention of students from marginalized populations (pathways, support and progression, mentorship)

• Shape a sustainable culture • Build on what has been achieved • Promote true engagement, not

changing needs for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other historically marginalized students, staff and faculty

Submission portal Pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings Inquiries may be submitted to the search committee chair: Rae R. Matsumoto at pharmacydean@pacific.edu or by calling 209.946.2561.

Qualifications include a proven record of innovative applications of emerging practices around diversity, equity and inclusion in a higher education context or success in leading positive culture change in complex organizations. Each applicant is expected

compassion and astuteness; model and foster a sense of optimism about the future; demonstrate skill in motivating and unifying people across multiple campuses around a strategic vision; and utilize data and research to inform analysis leading to the development of measurable goals and systems of accountability.

A preferred qualification is a doctoral/ terminal degree in a related field. A master’s degree in a relevant field is a minimum qualification.

have a proven record of accomplishment

University of the Pacific is an Equal

leading diversity initiatives resulting in

Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All

transformative change; invigorating others

qualified applicants will receive consideration

towards building a community of respect,

for employment without regard to race, color,

fostering inclusion and promoting equity;

religion, sex, national origin, disability, or

and supporting a learning environment

protected veteran status.

where social justice and the practice of valuing all people are embraced. The Vice President will listen with empathy and concern; nurture positive, transparent and cooperative relationships; navigate difficult conversations and tough situations with

Links Pacific.edu/about-pacific/fast-facts Pacific.edu/about-pacific/strategic-plan

President's House, Stockton Campus

How to Apply University of the Pacific is currently accepting nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. For first consideration, submit your application prior to the deadline: January 31, 2021. Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and provide contact information for three professional references to their online application.

INQ UIR IE S M AY BE SUBMI T T ED TO T HE SE ARC H COMMI T T EE C H AIR Rae. R. Matsumoto

R EQ UIR ED Upload a cover letter

Email: pharmacydean@pacific.edu Phone: 209.946.2561

Current curriculum vitae

SUBMIS SION P OR TAL

Provide three professional references

Pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings

University of the Pacific is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Institution. Protected veterans and individuals with disability encouraged to apply.

Questions/inquiries may be sent to:

Sacramento Campus 3200 Fifth Avenue, Sacramento, California 95817

Rae. R. Matsumoto, Search Committee Chair

San Francisco Campus 155 Fifth Street, San Francisco, California 94103

pharmacydean@pacific.edu

Stockton Campus 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, California 95211

209.946.2561

Pacific.edu