Equity in Curriculum and Instruction Cheryl Aschenbach ASCCC

Equity in Curriculum and Instruction Cheryl Aschenbach, ASCCC Secretary Luke Lara, Counselor, Mira. Costa 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 Bo. G 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 Minded, and Equity Driven Systems • Theory of Action • Integrating Equity into College Planning and Decision Making Processes • Sustaining an Equity-Driven System • Recommendations: Bo. G, 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 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 (To. A) – 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 To. A 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 e in s e h t 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 Development Accreditation Instructional Support Services Ed Planning Hiring: Faculty and Staff Resource Allocation Scheduling Curriculum Development Community Service Evaluations 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/educsci 6040033 (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%20 Driven%20 Syste ms%20 Paper%20%20 for%20 Area%20 Meetings%20 Oct%202019%20%281%29. pdf)