Equity in Curriculum and Instruction Cheryl Aschenbach, ASCCC

Equity in Curriculum and Instruction Cheryl Aschenbach, ASCCC Secretary Luke Lara, Counselor, MiraCosta College CCCCIO Conference – October 2019

Equity in Curriculum and Instruction CCC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force ASCCC Draft Paper: Equity Driven Systems Definitions and Common Understanding Equity in Curriculum and Instruction

CCC EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION TASK FORCE

CCC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Task Force Co-Chaired by Deputy Chancellor Daisy Gonzalez and ASCCC President John Stanskas On Sept. 17, 2019, the Board of Governors took the following actions: Accepted proposed DEI Integration Plan to integrate DEI into the Vision for Success, with preliminary timeline and description of implementation team expected at January 2020 BoG meeting Adopted proposed CCC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement with direction to propose changes to Title 5, CCC mission, EEO plans, and multiple measures certification forms by Sept. 2020 Support 2020-21 budget proposal submitted by the Task Force to augment statewide resources that will advance implementation of DEI Integration Plan For full details, see item 2.8 from Board of Governor’s Sept. 2019 agenda

CCC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Task Force Opportunity to develop an integrated plan that invests in an ecosystem for recruiting, hiring, and supporting a diverse workforce Relationship between student diversity and faculty hiring and retention studied. Empirical studies: an ethnically diverse faculty has positive impact on student educational outcomes. Students who benefit from a diverse faculty are “better educated and better prepared for leadership, citizenship, and professional competitiveness” (Taylor, et al., 2010). Retention efforts and a clear commitment to diversity are two ways institutions can meet the needs of their students and address the changes in their demographics (Hurtado, 2001). Hiring faculty from diverse populations in itself will not change a campus culture or improve student outcomes; faculty must also be retained and supported.

ASCCC DRAFT PAPER: EQUITY DRIVEN SYSTEMS Student Equity and Achievement in the California Community Colleges

ASCCC Equity Driven Systems Paper Developed 2018-2019 Initially by ASCCC Equity and Diversity Action Committee Then by a small team of writers Proposed to delegates for adoption at Fall Plenary, November 9 DRAFT Sections Accountability for an Equity-Driven System ASCCC Commitment to Equity and Diversity Defining Diversity, Equity, Equity Minded, and Equity Driven Systems Theory of Action Integrating Equity into College Planning and Decision Making Processes Sustaining an Equity-Driven System Recommendations: BoG, CCCCO, Local Colleges

ASCCC Equity Driven Systems Paper: Definitions Within the paper, recognition that terms are broadly defined and not exclusive of all definitions of diversity, equity, equity minded, and equity-driven systems. Diversity: Encompassing racial and ethnic diversity, as well as differences in gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, academic preparation, socioeconomic circumstances, age, religion, and abilities. Equity-Driven Systems: Student Equity and Achievement in the California Community Colleges (DRAFT September 2019)

ASCCC Equity Driven Systems Paper: Definitions Equity: Justice according to natural law or right or as freedom from bias or favoritism. Equity-Minded: Refers to the perspective or mode of thinking exhibited by practitioners who call attention to patterns of inequity in student outcomes. Equity-Driven Systems: Student Equity and Achievement in the California Community Colleges (DRAFT September 2019)

ASCCC Equity Driven Systems Paper: Definitions Equity-Driven System: Examining the institutional structures (e.g., mission, strategic plans, policies, procedures, and cultural practices) that contribute to inequitable outcomes, through an intentional process, including rigorous data analysis. Equity-Driven Systems: Student Equity and Achievement in the California Community Colleges (DRAFT September 2019)

ASCCC Equity Driven Systems Paper Theory of Action (ToA) – living set of ideas that guide implementation from ideas to action. Seven steps: Formulate a long term vision for institutional and student equity Define and develop outcome pathways and identify building blocks for change Surface and test assumptions Discuss context and external factors Align strategies and activities Test the logic model and make revisions Use framework, monitor, and evaluate the work A ToA map visually aligns the institution’s vision, long-term outcomes, and short-term outcomes.

ASCCC Equity Driven Systems Paper: Integrating and Sustaining Equity Integrating Equity into College Planning and Decision- Making Processes Developing an equity-mindset and equity driven culture College Mission and Vision Guided Pathways Teaching and Learning in e s e th Keep – we’ll mind t them i revis later! n agai Sustaining an Equity-Driven System Hiring and retaining of equity-minded people Professional development on equity-minded practices Student equity data analysis and data literacy Engage with students to understand student experience

What is an Equity Framework? Apply critical lenses (race, ethnicity, gender, etc.) Interrupt status quo and dominant frame Inequities result from policy (“How we do things”) Equity is for everyone (not just about students) Evidence-based Culturally sustaining leadership

Culturally Sustaining Leadership Santamaria, L. J., & Santamaria, A. P. (2016). Toward culturally sustaining leadership: Innovation beyond ”school improvement” promoting equity in diverse contexts. Education Sciences, 6(33).

EQUITY IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

CIO Areas of Influence and Purview As a CIO, what areas on your campus do you have influence or purview?

CIO Areas of Influence and Purview As a CIO, for what areas on your campus do you have influence or purview? Professional Professional Development Development Accreditation Accreditation Instructional Instructional Support Support Services Services Ed Ed Planning Planning Hiring: Hiring: Faculty Faculty and and Staff Staff Resource Resource Allocation Allocation Scheduling Scheduling Curriculum Curriculum Development Development Community Community Service Service Evaluations Evaluations Athletics Athletics

Establishing a Culture of Equity Within your broad areas of influence and purview What are some of the general challenges to having or developing a college equity-minded culture? How can those challenges be reframed as inquiries? How can we ? What if.? Prepare to share ideas your table has in response to your collective inquiries

Establishing a Culture of Equity More specifically within curriculum and instruction What processes and practices relative to curriculum can be examined through an equity lens? In what ways? Prepare at your table to share ideas or experiences about examining curriculum through an equity lens

Rewind: Integrating and Sustaining Equity Integrating Equity into College Planning and Decision- Making Processes Developing an equity-mindset and equity driven culture College Mission and Vision Guided Pathways Teaching and Learning r e b em m e R ? e s e th Sustaining an Equity-Driven System Hiring and retaining of equity-minded people Professional development on equity-minded practices Student equity data analysis and data literacy Engage with students to understand student experience

Next Steps: Our Challenge to You Understand campus climate Support and elevate grass-roots efforts Faculty hiring and retention Professional development – faculty, staff Address macroaggressions Focus on policy, procedures, and practices Faculty are your partners in equity efforts!

Next Steps: Our Challenge to You What is YOUR starting point or next step? What commitment(s) can you make relative to equity efforts in curriculum and instruction that your CIO colleagues can follow up with you about?

Resources Santamaria, L. J., & Santamaria, A. P. (2016). Toward culturally sustaining leadership: Innovation beyond ”school improvement” promoting equity in diverse contexts. Education Sciences, 6(33). doi:10.3390/educsci6040033 (https:// www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/6/4/33) Equity-Driven Systems: Student Equity and Achievement in the California Community Colleges (DRAFT September 2019) ( https://www.asccc.org/sites/default/files/Equity%20Driven%20Syste ms%20Paper%20-% 20for%20Area%20Meetings%20Oct%202019%20%281%29.pdf)