Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - Human Resources

SCU HR Diversity Statement

The Department of Human Resources recognizes the immense value that diversity brings to the Santa Clara University community and the benefit to all when diversity is welcomed, celebrated, and leveraged to further the mission of the University.

Santa Clara University embraces our diverse community of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni, a community that is enriched by people of different backgrounds, respectful of the dignity of all its members, and enlivened by our collective efforts to support our students and the university’s mission.

The Department of Human Resources is committed to recruit, retain, develop and engage a diverse and talented workforce at all levels by developing and maintaining trainings, policies, systems, procedures, and practices in support of and in alignment with the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to do this through:

Regular recruitment outreach efforts to diverse populations to increase the diversity and quality of applicant pools
Engaging in workforce planning with managers and university leaders
Highlighting professional development opportunities with a focus on employee retention
Developing and leveraging technology to capture and analyze metrics, made data driven decisions, and more effectively deliver resources to further diversity efforts
Delivery of trainings that showcase the principles of diversity, equity, & inclusion
A focus on consistency, fairness, clear communication, and transparency
Collaboration with campus partners and external organizations in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
Investments to cultivate and maintain an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful work environment
Ensuring access to resources and information for all members of the community, including providing reasonable accommodations as needed
Offering a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to support the well-being and needs of our diverse employee base
Creating opportunities and avenues for campus community feedback

Trainings

Inclusive Search Training

This training covers SCU’s commitment to diversity, the current diversity profile of the campus, review search committee process, expectations and best practices. The training also includes a discussion of implicit bias to ensure an inclusive search in all stages of the recruitment process. Hiring managers and those serving as search committee chairs must renew their training every three years.

Additional Tools & Resources

Mission to Wellness: The Mission to Wellness program is designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of Faculty and Staff at SCU. We provide diverse programs to meet a range of personal needs, wellness, and active lifestyles. The benefits gained will promote the capacity of university employees to educate leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion and improve the quality of life for its entire community.
NEW: Flexible Work Schedule Pilot
Please visit the Recruiting and Performance applications (External Links sections) in Workday for recruitment and performance management DEI resources and tools.

Related Campus Resources

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator is Brandi Williams, Interim Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043, bwilliams2@scu.edu, www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu