In response to rapidly evolving White House executive orders and policy directives, the Equity and Justice Leadership (EJ) Team reaffirms our unwavering support for all members of our community. At Scripps, our greatest strength lies in our shared commitment to building an inclusive institution where every voice matters. We hope you will join the EJ Team at one of the listening sessions offered throughout the semester. These sessions provide a space to share experiences, connect with community members, and learn about resources. Our mission to foster an inclusive, equitable learning environment remains unchanged. By supporting one another and staying true to our values, we will navigate these challenges together.
Committee on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (CIDE)
Under President Marcus-Newhall’s leadership, the Committee on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (CIDE) is charged with proposing initiatives, policies, and practices that will enhance public dialogue on gender identity, ethnicity, religion, race, diversity, and other topics critical to the future of the College and facilitating campus conversations on race, equity, and inclusion. The focus for the 2024-2025 CIDE is 鈥淏elonging,” with the committee prioritizing identifying ways to ensure all in our community continue to feel a sense of belonging at Scripps.
Spotlight
This semester, the EJ Team has worked closely with Rima Shah, Director of the EmPOWER center, to create a ConverAction on Healthy Boundaries for Scripps students. Rima joined the Claremont community in 2015 as the inaugural director of the EmPOWER Center, and has spent the last decade providing holistic support and care for students impacted by sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. Thank you Rima!
Updates
2024-2025 Student Racial Justice and Equity Fellows
Tiernan Field House
The Tiernan Field House used funding from the IDEA initiative to support programming to reduce barriers to participation, mainly by using alternative locations alternative locations on campus to reduce physical limitations, or and hosting more culturally significant programs. Examples of this include Bollywood and henna workshops; self-defense classes; tai chi and boba tea; and hip-hop dance classes. Further, the funding also provided wellness and self-care workshops through an inclusion and equity lens.
Business Affairs
The Office of Business Affairs invited the members of Dean Calvo’s and Diane Holmes’ teams to an unconscious bias session, with The Center for Organization Effectiveness. The training helped participants understand their own unconscious biases, deconstruct stereotypes, and learn practical techniques to mitigate bias.
Events
Fall Community Gatherings
Spring 2025 ConverActions
Final Thoughts
“In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized, through it all, that鈥n the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.”
— Albert Camus