President's Committee for Community & Diversity (CCD)
Mission
The Committee serves as an advisory group to the President and the Office of Community Affairs (OCA) and serves as a catalyst for dialogue, collaboration, and action that promotes a holistic sense of belonging and inclusion at Teachers College. Subcommittees work to bring forward ideas, concerns and proposals.
CCD Objectives
Advisory Role
- CCD advises the Office for Community Affairs (OCA) and College leadership on issues related to building community and fostering a sense of belonging.
- CCD assists with helping to socialize new initiatives.
Campus Climate & Assessment
- As a body representing all constituencies, the CCD shares concerns about campus climate.
- CCD works with OCA to address issues and suggestions that arise through this process and collaborates with HR who spearheads the “Our Voice” initiative to measure culture, climate, and engagement.
CCD Sub Committees:
- Community Engagement & Belonging- This subcommittee collaborates with staff in the Office of Community Affairs events to discuss College-wide events and programs that foster community engagement across the College.
- Advancing Community Together (ACT)- This Subcommittee creates spaces that support diverse dialogues and varying perspectives. ACT facilitates dialogue, listening sessions, and community gatherings that support all perspectives and bring the community together during challenging times. ACT shares concerns about Campus Climate as necessary.
- Awards Committee- This Subcommittee serves on the Community Awards Committee (ie, E. Brantley Memorial Award for Community & Civility, Diversity, Diversity & Community Initiatives Grant (DCI), Student Research in Diversity (SRD) Grant)