Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee

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The next Zoom Hiring Committee training is being held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 3 – 430pm … for further information, please contact Alex Mejia at amejia@shastacollege.edu for the Zoom link. If you would like to serve on a Hiring Committee, your training must be up to date; the following training will be held in February 2026.

Summary

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan, adopted on June 12, 2024, demonstrates the district’s commitment to foster diversity and ensuring equal employment opportunities in compliance with Title 5 regulations. The Plan focuses on inclusive recruitment and hiring practices, analyzing workforce representation, and creating a welcoming environment. It establishes an EEO Advisory Committee, outlines complaint procedures for noncompliance and discrimination, and emphasizes hiring and retaining staff sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population to enhance the learning experience.

EEO Advisory Committee

The District Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Advisory Committee serves as an advisory body to the EEO Officer and the District, promoting understanding and support for equal employment policies. It helps develop, implement, and monitor the EEO Plan, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and recommends revisions as needed. Membership aims to reflect diversity and includes:

  • Two classified staff (CSEA recommended).
  • Two faculty (Academic Senate recommended).
  • Two administrators (appointed by Superintendent/President).
  • One student (Student Senate Recommended).
  • Six faculty/staff (one from each Instructional Division).
  • Additional community members from underrepresented groups (optional).

Members serve three-year rotating terms, and the Superintendent annually appoints the Chair or Co-Chairs.

Meet the EEO Advisory Committee

Amy Westlund – AVP Human Resources

Sara McCurry – Full-Time Faculty – English Instructor

Heidi Loftus – Student Services Specialist (Admissions/Financial Aid)

Eva Jiminez – Full-Time Faculty – Business Administration Instructor

Mili Israel – Student Services Coordinator (Dreamer Outreach)

Andrew Vines – Dean of SLAM

Maribel Fausto – Student Success Facilitator (Tehama Campus)

Ilana Dvorkin – Administrative Professional II (Tehama Campus)

Savannah Houston – Full-Time Faculty – Engineering Instructor

Bex Davis – Program Coordinator – Professional Development

Functions and Responsibilities of the EEO Advisory Committee

The EEO Advisory Committee is responsible for promoting diversity and ensuring compliance with equal employment regulations. Members receive training on Title 5 regulations, nondiscrimination laws, workforce diversity benefits, bias elimination, and their role in implementing the Plan. Key responsibilities include:

  • Advising on recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion practices to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
  • Supporting the District’s obligation to hire staff sensitive to diverse student backgrounds.
  • Promoting retention and inclusion of underrepresented employees.
  • Facilitating communication with community groups and across departments.
  • Advising on training and staff development needs.
  • Maintaining complaint records for trend analysis.
  • Reviewing diversity data, monitoring Plan progress, and recommending changes.
  • Approving the annual EEO report for leadership and the State Chancellor’s Office.