Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging April 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Following a thorough review of member feedback received, we are pleased to announce overwhelming support for the creation of two new greater offices within our Society:
the Society Chatelaine and the Society Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Officer.
What Does This Mean?
The elevation of the Society Chatelaine to a greater officer role aims to streamline recruiting and retention efforts across all levels of our organization. By centralizing responsibilities under one umbrella, we can implement consistent strategies for growth and engagement.
Similarly, the creation of the Society Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging addresses the need for a cohesive approach to DEIB initiatives. Organizing under this office will ensure that DEIB strategies are uniformly implemented across the society, fostering a more inclusive environment.
These structural changes represent one of the most significant restructurings in our history, emphasizing our commitment to building a stronger, more united community.
Renaming the Corporate DEIB Office
Currently this office has many many projects on its plate. These are long-term projects like implementing an Learning Management System, creating and developing mandatory training for the society officers at various level, broad scale accessibility implementations, and more. This office should remain in ownership of these long-term big initiatives that are more administrative than game facing. Once these projects are delivered, the office can move to supporting other officers with programmatic implementations to improve inclusion.
This will take the burden of working on these types of things off of the plates of the society officers who have game facing responsibilities. To clarify, the Corporate DEIB Office will be renamed to the Office of Inclusive Programs.
Acknowledging Contributions
Charles Burk, of the now Office of Inclusive Programs, would Iike to extend heartfelt congratulations to Jeanne-Marie, our newly appointed Society Chatelaine, and express gratitude to all individuals who contributed to this milestone. Special thanks to Zahra Jessica Van Hattem for laying the foundations and to Kolfinna Egilsdottir for her work on the DEIB handbook.
Moving Forward Together
As we embark on this journey of transformation, we are grateful for the collaboration and support from the board and all members. Together, we can continue to shape a brighter future for the SCA.
Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
P.O. Box 611928
San Jose, CA. 95161
You may also email:
SCA-comments@sca.org
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging April 2024 Board Meeting Highlights