2018 Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report

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1845 Office of Diversity and Inclusion Divisions of South Bend/SJC Human Rights Commission and Diversity and Inclusion 2018 Annual Report Provide excellent services and efficient processes o Diversity and Inclusion o Created new demographics survey to collect and track inclusivity of Boards and Commissions. o Implemented data collection process for South Bend Housing Authority Section 3 workforce data. o Redesigned Contractor License and Registration form in partnership with Building Department to identify MBE, WBE, MWBE, VBE, SBE, DBE, Section3E, DOBE, DVBE local businesses ready and bonded to do business in the County and City. o Expanded list of recognized vendor certifying agencies for business enterprises from 1 (IDOA)to 17 including Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, Women's Business Enterprise National Council, National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Business Enterprise Certification, Section 3 Business Certification, Small Business Association-8a, HUBzone, Minority, Women, Veteran, Disabled Veteran, Disabled-Owned, etc. Thriving public spaces and culture o Diversity and Inclusion o Partnered with South Bend Civic Theater to increase culturally representative theater arts like August Wilson Project:American Century Cycle.The August Wilson project brings curriculum to SBCSC in advance of every stage production scheduled for February of every year for the next 10 years. Additional projects include: • In the Heights • Athena Unbound • Westside Story o In partnership with Common Council passed Hate Crimes Resolution that encouraged state legislators and Governor Holcomb's administration to pass a comprehensive and inclusive Hate Crimes Bill. removing Indiana from the list of only 5 remaining states in the U.S. without a Hate Crimes Bill. 4