EDI TOWN HALL MEETING EQUITY DIVERSITY + INCLUSION€¦ · Profile. Sexual Identity. Beliefs....

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NEDI TOWN HALL MEETING

February 25, 2020

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NThe State of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Architecture

GenderRace

LifeExperiences

Location/Division

Perspectives

Talents

Skills

WorkStyle

PhysicalAbility

Social

AgeEthnicity

CultureReligion Status

LearningStyles

WealthHeritage

Languages

Role /Function

Education

FamilyStatus

PersonalityProfile

SexualIdentity

Beliefs

ThinkingStyle

ValueSystems

Workplace DiversityThe collective mixture of differences andsimilarities that includes for example, individual and organizationalcharacteristics, values, beliefs,experiences, backgrounds, preferences, and behaviors.

InclusionThe achievement of a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully; have equal access to opportunities and resources; and can contribute fully toward an organization’s success.

Cultural CompetenceThe ability to discern cultural patterns in your own and other cultures; the ability toeffectively incorporate different world views into:• problem solving• decision making• conflict resolution

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N“The American Institute of Architects, as part of the global community, champions a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a better environment for all.Achieving this vision has a direct impact on the relevance of our profession and the world’s prosperity, health, and future."

AIA 2017 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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N46% Women

54% Men

NAAB Annual Report 2016Student Enrollment in Accredited Programs by Gender

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NLicensed women architects

makeup 20% of AIA membership

77% Men

3% Unknown

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71% White

1% Decline to State

4% Hispanic/Latino

5% Asian

17% Unknown

1-2% Black/African American

1% Two or more races<1% American Indian/Alaskan Native& Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

AIA 2016AIA Licensed Members by Ethnicity

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Challenges 1: drop from population to college enrollment

AIA 2016African American AIA Members

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Challenge 1: 50% drop from college enrollment to pre-licensure

Challenge 2: Second 50% drop from pre-licensure to licensure

16% 8% 3%15%

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AIA 2016Latino AIA Members

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Challenge 1: drop from college graduation to associate level

Challenge 2: drop from associate level to license level

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AIA 2016Women AIA Members

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NHow can the AIA help its members championequity, diversity and inclusion?

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N2019 BSA EDI Initiatives CompletedReview BSA Staff Manual for EDI + H Policy- January 2019Confirmed EDI+H policy is included.

BSA Staff EDI Training- Spring 2019Training provided for staff.

BSA Foundation - Spring 2019Integrating EDI into all of their programs

Integrate EDI into all awards programs- Spring 2019EDI information required on all submissions.

Board Diversity- Spring/Summer 2019Nominating committee aware of promoting diversity in all nominations for board and elected committees.

BSA Statement to include at all events- Fall 2019

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N2020 BSA EDI Initiatives & GoalsTown Hall Meeting - February 2020BSA conversation about the importance of EDI, resources available + feedback.

Create EDI + LGBTQ Knowledge Communities - February 2020Knowledge community to stay advocate, educate, and support EDI.

AIA Guides for Equitable Practice - March 20199-10 part program series for members on the guides.

Meeting with Large and Mid-sized firms Principals - March 2019Share EDI resources and conversation about integration of firm leadership.

Update EDI Page on Website- Spring 2020Provide EDI BSA Statement and links to EDI resources.

Build Relationships with Local Student Groups - Spring 2019Share EDI resources, information, and collaborate on initiatives.

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NBSA Knowledge Communities• EDI Knowledge Community - NEW

• LGBTQ Knowledge Community - NEW

• BosNOMA

• Women In Design (WID)

• Women Principals Group (WPG)

• Open Architecture Collaborative Boston

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NWomen in Design (WiD)

Celebrate and encourage the success and leadership of women in the design community. Women in Design is a multifaceted interdisciplinary community focused on creating opportunities for networking, professional development, continuing education, mentorship and community recognition.

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NWomen’s Principals Group (WPG)

The Women Principals Group was founded in 2006 by the late Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA, and Katy Flammia, AIA, LEED AP as a forum for women leaders in the AEC professions. We meet quarterly for sessions on Design, Business, and Practice with speakers drawn from within the group and outside guests.

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NOpen Architecture Collaborative Boston

Design has the power to improve the world. Open Architecture Collaborative Boston serves communities in need by producing architectural and design solutions to global, social and humanitarian crises.

BSA Town Hall: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Lumumba Seegars

PhD Candidate in Organizational Behavior

Agenda

Overview of our time together

Exercise introduction

Main exercise

Debrief

Overview

Name specific issues that you want the BSA to address

Examine how the BSA and its members can claim ownership over these issues

Identify next steps for the BSA and its members to take in order to create meaningful change

Norms

Assume good intentions

Be aware of your impact (regardless of intentions)

Listen to learn

Don’t wait for perfection

Who is here?

Emerging professionals

Seasoned veterans

Large Firms

Small Firms

Universities

Boston proper

Greater Boston

Icebreaker

When you think of hope, what shape comes to mind?

When you think of growth, what object comes to mind?

When you think of impact, what verb comes to mind?

Iterative Cycle of Change

Name it

Claim itChange it

Name it

What are the main problems?

A. Pipeline

B. Firm culture, hiring, human resources

C. Community, support, education, awareness

D.Work, the profession

What is the specific problem within these buckets?

Claim it

What is our role in perpetuating these problems?

How and for what can the BSA take responsibility?

Change it

What can we do to address these problems?

List specific steps you think the BSA can take and how the membership can be involved in those steps

Sharing out What did your group discuss?

TakeawaysWhat did we learn?

Next steps

Thank youLumumba Seegars

[email protected]

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NEDI TOWN HALL MEETING

February 25, 2020

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