DEI

Employee Spotlight

The employee spotlight was created in order to recognize our employees contributions to our department but most importantly to recognize one another as individuals, not just as another employee. Through these highlights we hope to create a greater sense of community and inclusion within Facilities Services.

June 2024 Employee Spotlight

June 3, 2024

As part of a new DEI initiative, we are highlighting FS employees to not only show off what they do but who they are. Please enjoy this inaugural employee spotlight highlighting Gloria Crater!

May 2024 Employee Spotlight

July 2024 Employee Spotlight

July 2, 2024

Check out this month's employee spotlight of, Steamfitter, Anthony Barajas!

FS DEI Employee Spotlight - Anthony Barajas

September 2024 Employee Spotlight

September 3, 2024

Check out this month's employee spotlight of, GIS/CAD Administrator, Steve Flores

FS DEI September 2024 Employee Spotlight of Steve Flores

October 2024 Employee Spotlight

October 1, 2024

Check out this month's employee spotlight of, Lead Lighting Technician, Daniel Bohnet

October 2024 Employee Spotlight sheet of Daniel Bohnet

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November 2023 FS DEI News

November 3, 2023
Whadya mean, Human Library?

On November 15th, Facilities Services is holding their very own Professional Development Day and the DEI Team will be hosting a table, where we will be debuting our Human Library. Exactly what is that? Well, our team members have agreed to sit down with you one-on-one and let you hear their story, ask awkward questions (no judgement) and get more comfortable with someone not in your normal inner circle. We all come from different places and have different life experiences that lead us to think in a certain way. By checking out a member of the Human Library, you’...

January 2024 FS DEI News

February 1, 2024

At the January 2024 Town Hall we previewed the video below. We hope that you will watch it and consider its message.

June 2024 FS DEI News

June 3, 2024

At the June 2024 Town Hall we previewed the video below. We hope that you will watch and consider the reason for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

September 2023 FS DEI News

September 1, 2023
What has the FS-DEI Team been doing lately?

We’ve been wrestling with how to strengthen accountability in the FS culture. Specifically, we’ve taken a deep dive into how we might formalize an upline feedback loop. That is, how can rank and file staff provide constructive comments to their supervisor. We’ve been wrestling with perceptions of fairness, confidentiality, transparency, oversight, participation, cultural, language and access barriers, etc. We’re still working on this, but we wanted to let you know what we’ve been up to. If you have something to add to this conversation...