New ACR Subcommittee Will Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Subcommittee: To provide permanency and continuity to the DEI efforts, the task force recommends that a DEI subcommittee be formed under the auspices of the COIN Special Committee.
• Strategic Plan: Specific, clear, measurable DEI objectives should be incorporated into the upcoming strategic plan. In addition, we recommend including verbiage on our DEI focus in the ACR mission statement.

Operations

• Engage a consultant to conduct a deeper assessment and create a structured, SMART plan for execution of the task force’s broader recommendations.
• Establish a permanent staff position to ensure ongoing operational attention to DEI throughout the ACR.

The Foundation

• The work of the Foundation is an integral part of the College as a whole. As such, the ACR should strongly recommend to the Foundation that it also make DEI a priority. The task force leadership will communicate specific recommendations related to the Foundation directly.

Immediate Action

• Develop and disseminate education that can be implemented for select audiences playing a role in development of ACR Convergence 2021.
• Develop and implement a networking strategy for underrepresented minority members.