From: Myron Anderson <Myron.Anderson@utsa.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:48 PM
Subject: Inequity Leadership Communication

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

We are definitely in challenging times as our country is experiencing global tragedies as a result of the pandemic and the most recent death of George Floyd. These events have shed a light on the many inequities facing our nation. As an institution of higher learning, this is our opportunity to stay steadfast in our Inclusive Excellence journey and progress toward our goal to advance student success. This is our time to display what it means to be Roadrunner Strong.

 

I want to introduce two micro-sites designed to share information and transfer knowledge related to these challenging times. The Diversity in COVID-19 micro-site provides inclusivity insights and strategies as we engage communities more virtually. The Impacting Racial Injustices micro-site is a living site that will provide updates and additional resources as we seek to learn more about racial injustice.

 

What can you do right now?

 

  1. Review the Diversity in COVID -19 micro-site. This site provides inclusivity reminders to further place an equity lens on issues and situations as they relate to COVID-19.
  2. Review the “How we can learn more” link on the Impacting Racial Injustices micro-site. Knowledge is power and this link provides fundamental information about racial injustice. Please take a moment to review the Understanding Race Video Wall link designed to be a just-in-time space to acquire micro-bursts of knowledge about race. Please revisit these links for future updates.
  3. Host a Community Gathering for your area.  A community gathering provides a space for students, staff and faculty to process and heal. The Office of Inclusive Excellence and Multicultural Student Center for Equity and Justice can assist in providing the format and resources needed to host your gathering. Please contact Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Excellence Dr. Traci Buckley at traci.guinnbuckley@utsa.edu for more information.

 

I encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and others within your sphere of influence to increase our overall knowledge base on these critical topics. I believe, knowledge promotes awareness, awareness invites strategy, and strategy ignites change.

 

Take care and stay safe,

 

Myron

 

Myron R. Anderson, Ph.D.

Vice President for Inclusive Excellence

 

 

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Office of Inclusive Excellence

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San Antonio, TX 78249

ph: 210.458.4451