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1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

   1. Formal and Informal Curricula

      1. Curricular and Program Review/Planning

         • Criteria for courses that satisfy the College’s diversity proficiency requirement are under review.
         • Revised Development of Western Civilization objectives, including DEI components, will be presented by the program’s director and program committee to the faculty in the spring 2021 semester.
         • The History and Classics Department’s Task Force on IDEI is developing a mentorship program for students within that major, created a “design your own concentration” reform, and is promoting its “non-western” course offerings in its social media channels (Ruane)
         • The Elementary and Special Education department is actively working to do more in the Providence Public Schools and to understand the importance of being part of these systems in our community.
         • The School of Professional Studies interim dean and assistant dean, along with the chair of the Elementary and Special Education program, are evaluating the assessment used for student admission in the Elementary and Special Education program
         • The School of Professional Studies interim dean and assistant dean, along with the chair of the Elementary and Special Education program, are addressing the assessment process regarding students’ entrance and retention in the ESE program; the ESE chair has formed a committee to address the historical and current challenges with assessment in the department.