H4CSD Annual Conference

“Deconstructing Barriers to Equity and Inclusion”

November 1-3

“Deconstructing Barriers to Equity and Inclusion” is the theme of this year's conference, and all California community college employees whose work relates to professional development and employee learning are invited to register. Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College, is the keynote speaker, and the full conference-at-a-glance can be viewed on the 4CSD website. 
 
About 4CSD: 4CSD creates collaborative learning opportunities for professional development practitioners in the California Community Colleges in order to foster innovation and equity at each college. In partnership with the California Community College Chancellor's Office, 4CSD advocates for funding, resources, and policy change to enable effective professional learning statewide. Learn More.

CCC | Equitable Hiring Practices Curriculum

Introducing the new CCC | Equitable Hiring Practices Curriculum built specifically for the California Community Colleges. This curriculum showcases how equitable hiring supports student success and how every stage in the hiring process is an opportunity to increase the diversity of faculty, staff and administrators. 

Divided into three stages, pre-hiring, hiring and post-hiring, the EEO Hiring Curriculum reviews equitable hiring practices designed to increase the diversity of professionals across the campus.
 
Concrete examples, scenarios and directed reflections are provided to help you adopt and adapt these practices to fit your needs. View Curriculum.

Equitable Hiring Practices Modules

The following three modules make up the CCC | Equitable Hiring Practices Curriculum. The entire curriculum must be completed in sequential order to receive a certificate of completion.

Equitable Hiring Practices 1: Pre-Hiring

The first module in this curriculum emphasizes the importance of expanding the applicant pool. Practices reviewed include internship and mentorship programs; developing job announcements that attract diverse applicants; and focused outreach connecting to qualified candidates from different backgrounds.

Equitable Hiring Practices 2: Hiring

The second module in this curriculum emphasizes the importance of reducing implicit bias and giving all applicants the opportunities they deserve. Practices reviewed include diversifying hiring committees; leveraging EEO Representatives and committee member training; and promising practices for recommendation letters and preferred qualifications.

Equitable Hiring Practices 3: Post-Hiring

The third module in this curriculum emphasizes the importance of retaining diverse faculty and staff by keeping them engaged and satisfied. Practices reviewed include developing and implementing campus climate surveys; effective onboarding programs; equity-centered professional development; and establishing employee resource groups.