or violation of the Pratt Community Standards that they have witnessed or experienced. Submissions to the online form will continue to be reviewed by the former BERT co-chairs. Bias Education Response Taskforce Membership z Executive Sponsor – Nsombi B. Ricketts, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion z Co-Chair – Judith-Faith Williams Cadet, Title IX Coordinator z Co-Chair – Jazmin Peralta, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion z James Kempster, Vice President for Communications and Marketing z Dennis Mazone, Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety and Preparedness z Steve Riccobono, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources z Cristobal Stewart, Assistant Dean of Continuing and Professional Studies z Tom Greene, Director of Legal Affairs z Chris Kasik, Director of Residential Life and Conduct Officer z Kristin Oberheide, Director of International Affairs z Martha Cedarholm, Senior Student Advocate, and Care Coordinator z Jasmine Cuffie, Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion z Christopher Jensen, Associate Professor, Math and Science z Michele Gorman, Adjunct Associate Professor, Undergraduate Architecture DEI Chair Position on the Student Government Association In spring 2019, the DEI Office partnered with the Office of Student Involvement to create a new DEI chair position on the Student Government Association. Sarah Kanu, BFA Communications Design ’21, was elected as the inaugural SGA DEI chair and established the Student Diversity Advisory Board in fall 2019.
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DEI Strategic Plan Pillar Goals & Results
Identity-Based Student Groups Since 2018, multiple identity-based student groups were established to help underrepresented students find community across campus. Organizations include: Black Student Union (formerly known as Bako Tribe), Latinx Student Alliance, Sick and Disabled Student Union, Pratt National Organization of Minority Architecture Students, and Film In Color. Senior Student Advocate and Care Coordinator In fall 2020, Martha Cedarholm was appointed the senior student advocate and care coordinator to meet the needs of students who experience challenges that may interfere with their academic pursuits. This includes coordination of services and follow-up during and after hospitalization or medical leave of absence, health and safety referrals, problem resolution, managing multiple or complex medical or mental health needs, crisis intervention and management, and conflict resolution. Indigenous Knowledge & Land Recognition Workshop Amanda Huynh, assistant professor of industrial design, hosted an Indigenous Knowledge & Land Recognition Workshop in spring 2020 to explore the significance of recognizing Indigenous homelands and territories, and how a land acknowledgement might be integrated across the Institute. Pratt Community Standards In AY19, the Pratt Community Standards were expanded to include expectations of conduct for students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Sarah Kanu, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair for the Student Government Association
Martha Cedarholm, Senior Student Advocate and Care Coordinator
Judit Török, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Resource Guides In spring 2020, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion updated its LGBTQ+ Resource Guide and created an Anti-Racism Resource Guide. Human Resources In AY19, the DEI Office partnered with Human Resources to update Pratt’s Equal Employment Opportunity statement and add diversity and
Creating a Welcoming Environment
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