Office of Community Engagement

The Office of Community Engagement cultivates work environments that build and sustain a culture of belonging. In addition to providing strategic guidance, the Office serves to:

1. Recommend and apply policy, procedure and structural improvements that remove barriers to student, faculty, and staff success. 
2. Implement dynamic and intentional programs and initiatives for students, faculty and staff that adequately address the educational and social needs of our campus community.  
3. Act as the Title VI Discrimination Harassment & Resource Coordinator for YDS with the responsibility to receive concerns and offer advice and guidance related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and to facilitate informal resolution.  

The office engages in ongoing assessments to create and sustain a vibrant learning and working environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, as well as a plan that strives to eradicate gaps in student participation and achievement, creating conditions for all members of the YDS community to thrive.