Chapter Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives
The Panhellenic community will only see improvements with collective efforts between and within chapters. We would like to recognize actions being taken by UCLA Panhellenic chapters below:
Alpha Chi Omega
Legacy Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Recommendation Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Leadership: Elected EDI-Related Leadership Position
Other Initiatives:
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EDI education prior to recruitment
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Implicit biases training
Alpha Delta Chi
Legacy Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Recommendation Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Leadership: In process of establishing an EDI-Related Leadership Position
Other Initiatives:
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Creating spaces for discussion of EDI related matters
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Financial transparency
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Reaching out to fellow Greek Councils and student orgs
Alpha Delta Pi
Legacy Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Recommendation Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Leadership: Implementing a EDI officer in the next election cycle (Nov.)
Other Initiatives:
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Bi-weekly forums with provided educational resources
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Implicit bias education prior to recruitment
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Establishing a book club (starting in winter)
Alpha Phi
Legacy Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Recommendation Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Leadership: Action Committee
Other Initiatives:
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Book/Film Club
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24 Hours of Action
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Implicit biases discussions
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Resources page for social justice issues
Delta Gamma
Legacy Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Recommendation Policy: Recommendation Letters not required but still accepted
Leadership: Elected EDI-Related Director
Other Initiatives:
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Pledging full financial transparency
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Providing virtual educational courses for all members on implicit bias, white privilege, and microaggressions
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DG Dialogues, discussing EDI-related topics
Kappa Alpha Theta
Legacy Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Recommendation Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Leadership: Chapter EDI Committee and Executive Position
Other Initiatives:
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Educational events with BIPOC female CEO
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Book/Film Club
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Theta grad requirement that you need to take a class on something related to BIPOC
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BIPOC-owned businesses as sponsors for casa
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Legacy Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Recommendation Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Leadership: Chapter EDI Committee with appointed leaders
Other Initiatives:
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Town Hall for feedback
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Implicit Biases training prior to recruitment
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Improved media presence for diverse representation
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Open conversation about EDI during Impact Round
Alpha Gamma Delta
Legacy Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Recommendation Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Leadership: Currently appointing Directors/Committee members
Other Initiatives:
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Implicit Bias Training
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Town Halls/group discussions
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Book clubs
Chi Omega
Legacy Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Recommendation Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Leadership: Currently selecting Committee Chairs
Other Initiatives:
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Implementing a chapter EDI Committee for education and other EDI resources
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Book/Film Club
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Reaching out to fellow Greek councils other student orgs
Gamma Phi Beta
Legacy Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Recommendation Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Leadership: Chapter EDI Committee with appointed Committee Chair
Other Initiatives:
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EDI education and workshops prior to recruitment
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Book/Film Club
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Expanding philanthropy to better serve women of color
Kappa Delta
Legacy Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Recommendation Policy: Accepted but will not be taken into account
Leadership: Chapter EDI Committee with appointed leaders
Other Initiatives:
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EDI educational workshops
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Weekly meetings addressing EDI issues
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Improved financial transparency
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Improved reporting process for instances of discrimination
Phi Sigma Rho
Legacy Policy: Reviewing bylaws/working with nationals
Recommendation Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Leadership: Appointed EDI Officers
Other Initiatives:
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Developing materials to train active members and present to PNMS
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Improved reporting process available to PNMs during recruitment
Pi Beta Phi
Legacy Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Recommendation Policy: Removed/does not have policy
Leadership: Elected Diversity and Inclusion Chair
Other Initiatives:
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EDI education prior to recruitment and during chapter meetings
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Implicit biases, exploring identity, and power & privilege training
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Book/FilmClub