Faculty & Staff Diversity Support Community (FSDSC)
ABOUT US
The FHSU Faculty and Staff Diversity Support Community (FSDSC) consists of FHSU faculty and staff who are dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus climate. The group began as the Tilford Group, which would meet to coordinate the university's participation in the annual statewide Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism. The Tilford Group was rebranded to the FSDSC in 2022.
MISSION
The FSDSC initiative promotes multicultural acceptance by building bridges through university outreach in the communities we serve, scholarly work that advances knowledge and understanding, and curriculum offerings that welcome and celebrate respect for all individuals. The Community is committed to the university’s mission of developing engaged global citizen-leaders in a setting where people are mindful of and sensitive to individual differences, such as experience, background, culture, and health.
GOALS
The FSDSC's goals include the following:
- Recruiting and retaining a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
- Identifying and establishing campus and community partnerships that foster the appreciation of and respect for individual differences.
- Promoting interdisciplinary scholarly work about diversity in society, as well as pedagogical approaches that advance inclusive learning environments.
- Construct online resources that foster a sense of connection and community between faculty and staff.
- Develop collaborative campus-wide initiatives to assist faculty/staff that are neurodivergent and/or have long-term health conditions.
FSDSC COMMITTEES IN DEVELOPMENT
- Social Committee
- Outreach Committee - faculty/staff recruitment and retention
- Academic Research Committee
- Website Committee
- Faculty/Staff Ability, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee