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Committee Members

Harold Goss, Library, Chair
Lee Ann Reynolds, Arts and Sciences
Theresa Davidson, Arts and Sciences
Denise Gregory, Arts and Sciences
Chad Carson, Business
Robert Smith, Divinity
David Finn, Education
Rusty Johnson, Law
Jennifer Coleman, Nursing
Robin Snyder, The Arts
P.J. Hughes, Pharmacy
Student: Jenee Steele

Ex-Officio Members

Provost or Designee
Adult Degree Program Representative
Staff Advisory Council Representative
Student

Meeting Dates

All meetings are scheduled at 3:00 p.m. at the University Library (Room 235) on the following dates:

September 12, 2012
October 10, 2012
November 7, 2012
February 6, 2013
March 6, 2013
April 3, 2013

Charges

In an effort to realize the University's core values and be consistent with the Faculty Statement on Diversity, this committee shall have responsibility in three areas:

1. Structure.  The Diversity Committee shall promote institutional
    inclusiveness, equality, and diversity by:
    a. Reviewing and reporting on efforts of faculty ensure and
        promote diversity
    b. Reviewing and reporting on efforts of admissions and other 
        administrative branches to recruit and retain a diverse student
        body

2. Process.  The Diversity Committee shall promote efforts to build 
    a campus culture that promotes equality, inclusiveness, and 
    diversity by:
    a. Reviewing student life, student organizations, and student
        ministries and reporting findings
    b. Recommending the establishment of policies and procedures 
        addressing issues of equality and diversity
        among faculty, and assisting in developing these
        where appropriate
    c.  Analyzing best practices among other universities with well-
        established diversity programs, and recommending, as
        appropriate, those to be incorporated into the campus culture
    d. Reviewing the Faculty Statement on Diversity annually and 
        recommending revisions
    e. Promoting activities that celebrate diversity
    f.  Reviewing the inclusiveness of campus programming and
        activities
    g. Finding educational opportunities and raising awareness of 
        these among members of the University
    h. Supporting initiatives that encourage University partnerships
        with diverse off-campus communities

3. Advocacy.  The Diversity Committee may address actions and
    statements within the University that disempower or disaffirm
    anyone based on that person's group membership by:
    a. Observing University communication and recommending
        language that may be more appropriate
    b. Reviewing the intellectual, social, and spiritual events on
        campus and suggesting means of enhancing diversity where
        appropriate
    c. Advocating against discrimination
    d. Serving as a resource for information and moral support on
        issues related to group identity and diversity

Composition (Faculty):
Arts and Sciences (3)    Education (1)    Arts (1)
Business (1)                 Law (1)            Pharmacy (1)
Divinity (1)                  Nursing (1)        Library (1)

Ex-Officio (non-voting):
Provost or Designee; Metro program Representative; Staff Advisory Council Representative; Student

Total:  11 voting; 4 non-voting