Priority 1: Growing our leadership on inclusive teaching and scholarship in relation to Equity, Inclusion and Diversity.

Faculty Partnerships

All year long the faculty fellow conducted their work as a study which uses data inquiry and self-reflection tools to empower faculty to become equity-minded practitioners who have the critical consciousness, will and ability to address equity and combat institutional racism. We met with every department and have captured information that will inform how we scale and sustain the formal and informal opportunities designed to grow our understanding that will benefit all students.

In This Section

Here are some ways the Office of DEI worked with faculty:

Dr. Roy Kaplan visited to engage faculty with his program, Keys to Creating Community Through Dialogue, which helped faculty think about how they facilitate conversation in their classes

Dr. Roy Kaplan visited to engage faculty with his program, Keys to Creating Community Through Dialogue, which helped faculty think about how they facilitate conversation in their classes.

The Pride Center of the Capital District provided training that raised topics important for faculty to be mindful of and respectful of the diversity and unique needs of LGBTQIA+ students, and to create an inclusive environment that supports their academic and personal growth

The Pride Center of the Capital District provided training that raised topics important for faculty to be mindful of and respectful of the diversity and unique needs of LGBTQIA+ students, and to create an inclusive environment that supports their academic and personal growth.

Defying Deficit Mindedness, presented by the Office of DEI at J-College, asked the Sage community to participate in conversations and activities designed to enhance their understanding of equitymindedness, particularly when it pertains to the characteristics of race consciousness, and utilize concepts of equity-mindedness to promote an inclusive environment.

Defying Deficit Mindedness, presented by the Office of DEI at J-College, asked the Sage community to participate in conversations and activities designed to enhance their understanding of equity-mindedness, particularly when it pertains to the characteristics of race consciousness, and utilize concepts of equity-mindedness to promote an inclusive environment.

“I thought the discussion was helpful. I think more training regarding equity is needed. I am looking forward to our smaller meetings at the departmental level. I would also like to see one specific to transgender and how as a college we are being supportive and inclusive. Thank you again for providing these workshops.”

Participant Feedback

Inaugural Faculty Fellow Dr. Emilly Obuya was appointed in 2022 to assist in the implementation of the DEI strategic plan while supporting faculty, departments, and programs as they foster inclusive teaching and learning practices.

Dr. Brenda J. Allen joined us for a session about valuing and appreciating differences to ultimately build a more just society. Dr. Allen is the author of the recently published 3rd edition of the book, Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity, a resource currently being utilized to support teaching in the General Education Core.

“Dr. Allen has such a great way of presenting information and hearing and responding to her audience. I loved the presentation and hope she can return to continue to engage us with our vital DEI work.” and “Sessions like these will continue to broaden everyone’s awareness of DEI and how to help all stakeholders at RSC—from students through all departments and employees—to realize the value of our differences and our sameness as well.”

Participant Feedback

Service Learning Projects

Service learning projects can engage students with diverse communities and provide opportunities to learn about different cultures and perspectives. Service learning can also help students understand and address social inequalities and injustices that provide opportunities to develop skills for advocacy and social change. At this year’s RSC 301 Showcase, students presented their work with the following partners”

Our Service Learning Partners

  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters
  • Connect Center for Youth
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Elevate Club at Impact Athletic Center
  • Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area
  • Girl Scouts of Northeast NY
  • Hudson Youth Center
  • RSC Intercultural Cafes, Albany & Troy
  • Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County
  • Redemption Christian Academy
  • Translating for Humanity
  • The United Way of the Greater Capital Region
  • Wildwood Program

2022– 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan

Progress Report Year 1 of 3

For details on goals, strategies, and results on priority 1 data, click the button below to view the final report.

DEI Annual Report

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Geoffrey Miller
Geoffrey Miller
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion