Diversity Council
In 2008, the University formed the Diversity Council, a group that advises the offices of the provost and executive vice president on diversity-related matters. The council is co-chaired by the vice president for human resources and the vice provost for institutional equity and diversity.
Building upon the foundations of the Diversity Working Group and the Perspectives on Diversity survey, the council (1) recommends and promotes policies, practices and programs that foster effective participation in a diverse and inclusive community; (2) examines formal and informal structures and processes that impede or facilitate progress toward diversity goals and recommends changes; and (3) identifies strategies and approaches to raise awareness and sustain dialogue.
Working in conjunction with the institutional equity and diversity team, the council will consider the most pressing concerns of our community.