Diversity Committee Update Delete

Reports to University President

Membership

Special Advisor to the President on Diversity and Strategic Planning (chair), Senior Vice President for Academic Administration, Vice President for Student Development, Director of Student Life and Activities, four faculty members selected by the Faculty Senate, one residence hall dean appointed by the Vice President for Student Development, a Collegedale Church pastor appointed by the Church senior pastor, a recording secretary appointed by the chair, and two students appointed by the Student Senate, and up to six members appointed by the Chair. Committee members will serve two-year terms.

Purpose

The purpose of the Diversity Committee is:

1. To promote understanding of cultural differences and focus on ways to meet the needs and encourage full participation of every student in campus life,
2. To promote the celebration of diversity for all ethnic and underrepresented groups,
3. To help recruit underrepresented faculty, staff, and student groups,
4. To provide ongoing diversity education for faculty, staff, and students,
5. To search for financial resources for programs and scholarships to support diversity efforts on campus,
6. To make policy recommendations regarding diversity, and
7. To make recommendations regarding the need for additional financial resources to be used for new diversity initiatives.