Re: Actions for inclusion in the statement

Thanks, Judy.

Pretty much, I like all of these ideas.  But I would only want to 
include them in the list if we at least have a volunteer for each one 
who takes ownership and makes a commitment to follow-through. Otherwise, 
it could be viewed as empty rhetoric.  A few specific comments in-line.

Jeff

On 7/2/2020 11:14 PM, Judy Brewer wrote:
>
> I'd like to see if we can broaden an action list for W3C, and 
> structure it more, to better signal potential the impact of actions.
>
> This draft builds on previous action drafts, folding in items that 
> have come up on-list, in meetings, and on our Wiki.
>
> (The one item that I don't think has shown up in discussions yet, but 
> which I suggest below, is "Incorporate more diverse organizations into 
> W3C business development contacts lists." W3C's business development 
> team is currently working to expand their lists, so new community 
> contacts will hopefully be welcomed.)
>
> I'm also suggesting a short version of this for potential use in some 
> contexts, which I'll post here first:
>
> *"W3C commits to take actions in the areas of learning, messaging, 
> outreach and inreach, creating a welcoming environment, supporting 
> participants, technical development, governance, and continuous 
> improvement."*
>
> Here's a more detailed version to review. Additions? Adjustments? 
> Suggestions for better wording? Improved categorization? Are these 
> feasible, and things that we can commit to?
>
>   * Learning:
>       o Compile and curate race and tech reading/watching/resource lists
>       o Promote list to W3C membership, groups, tech field, public
>   * Messaging:
>       o Promote awareness on race and tech through W3C communications
>       o Develop talking points to improve engagement with different
>         communities
>   * Outreach and inreach:
>       o Partner with black tech communities to promote engagement in
>         tech standards
>       o Build more diverse organizations into W3C business development
>         contacts lists
>
It would be great if Alan could volunteer for this - I would expect him 
to be a big supporter.   (And as you know, separately, I'm working on an 
initiative in this space.)
>
>      o
>
>
>       o Encourage W3C Member organizations to nominate diverse
>         representatives to W3C work
>
This would be particularly meaningful if the AB could accept this as 
their commitment.
>
>      o
>
>
>       o Offer open office hours for input, exploration, support, mentoring
>
I think we have this one already.
>
>      o
>
>
>   * Welcoming:
>       o Train W3C Community on W3C's new Code of Ethics and
>         Professional Conduct
>
Big +1.  I'm happy to take the action to organize this one.
>
>       o Review and improve terminology usage in W3C work
>   * Support:
>       o Expand diversity fund and types of supports that the fund covers
>
Expanding types of support is interesting.  In terms of expanding the 
fund, as you know, the W3C Team has committed money for the first time 
this year ($5K).  But other than that, expanding the fund just means 
*asking* more people to give - which does not feel very tangible.
>
>   * Technical development:
>       o Identify potential intersecting race and tech issues to work
>         on in W3C technologies
>       o Ensure W3C groups are aware of and avoid technical development
>         that facilitates racial bias
>   * Governance:
>       o Establish a W3C Equity Review Board (ERB)
>
As per my comments below, this requires more definition, imho.
>
>       o Recruit nominations from W3C Community, including Member
>         organizations, public, diversity consultants
>   * Continuous improvement:
>       o Promote involvement in IDCG
>       o Assess progress or lack thereof; continue to explore potential
>         additional actions
>
> All comments welcome.
>
> - Judy
>
>
> On 7/2/2020 2:23 PM, Jeff Jaffe wrote:
>> Leonie,
>>
>> Thanks.  These are a good list of tangible items.
>>
>> I wonder if there are sufficient specifics to propose an ERB at this 
>> stage.  If an ERB is proposed, the AC will ask for specifics and the 
>> detailed work has not been done yet.
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>> On 7/2/2020 1:51 PM, Léonie Watson wrote:
>>> Everyone,
>>>
>>> Based on today's call these are the actions that I think could be 
>>> included in the statement we'll ask the AC to support. Comments most 
>>> welcome.
>>>
>>> * The diversity fund
>>> * Outreach: connecting to other communities
>>> * Outreach: open office hours
>>> * Establishing an Equity Review Board (ERB)
>>> * Reviewing W3C terminology
>>> * Creating reading lists
>>>
>>>
>>> Léonie.
>>
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