CAEECC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training
Background
The CAEECC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training Plan came out of several needs to bring about an inclusive and welcoming environment to support diverse perspectives in CAEECC’s activities. Directives driving this effort include the California Public Utilities Commission Environmental Social Justice Action Plan, the Composition, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Final Report, and requests from Commissioner Shiroma.
Purpose
This DEI Training Plan is not meant to be a checklist of items to accomplish diversity. The Facilitation Team recognizes that often, DEI training is meant to focus on white-centric organizations and how to orient their Human Resources processes to be inclusive. Instead, this Training Plan is intended as a deep dive into the current practices and behaviors/attitudes of CAEECC and its membership and the extent to which they may support or hinder greater diversity, inclusion, and therefore, equitable outcomes in its work. By acknowledging the current and historic systems within and that influence CAEECC, CAEECC can provide the foundation for new approaches, and thus pursue true diversity and equity through its work. To learn more about DEI, view the DEI Resources section at the bottom of this page.
Phase I: CAEECC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Kickoff
A closed session on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion was held on 2-22-23 from 9:30am - 11:15am. This session was only open to CAEECC Member leads, alternates, and Ex-Officio, and a few select stakeholders. Zoom coordinates were included on the calendar invitations sent to participants.
Documents Posted Before the Meeting
2-22-2023 CAEECC DEI Kickoff - Agenda (Posted 2-1-2023, rev. 2-14-2023)
Documents Posted After the Meeting
2-22-2023 CAEECC DEI Kickoff - Summary (Posted 3-1-2023) (Download PDF Summary)
Phase II: Racial Justice Fundamentals
A closed racial justice training will be held on 5-1-23 from 9:00am - 3:00pm. This session is hosted by Courageous Conversations and only open to CAEECC Member leads, alternates, and Ex-Officio, and a few select stakeholders. Zoom coordinates are included on the calendar invitations sent to participants.
Phase III: Applied Training
Details forthcoming
DEI Resources
Below are a few resources for CAEECC Members and Stakeholders to expand their knowledge and journey towards promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. These resources are meant to be a starting point for continued learning and are not exhaustive.
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How to be anti-racist by Ibram x Kendi (book)
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Racial Equity Definitions by Racial Equity Tools (webpage)
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CAEECC’s CDEI Living Glossary by Composition, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) WG (Download word doc)
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White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo (book)
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Race and Racial Identity by National Museum of African American History and Culture (article)
If you’re interested in looking at a broader list, we recommend this list at Social Justice Books Project (organized by topic and reading level) or the Social Justice Resource Guide by University of Georgia.