The Task Force on Diversity was formed by the University President
on November 5, 1998. The University/Community group was formed to provide
leadership and direction for future activities.
Purpose, Charge, and Procedure
- Identify institutional and community challenges that must be effectively
addressed so the campus and community can more freely use its diversity
as a strength.
- Delineate means and approaches that will strengthen educational
processes so academic programs, learning experiences, and other community
and university activities can more effectively address issues related
to the diversity of our society.
- Chart short-term initiatives and long-range actions that will make
systemic changes in the manner in which the campus and community address
and respond to diversity issues.
It was agreed that the task force would meet once a month. Eleven members
volunteered to serve on a steering committee that would hold brainstorming
sessions to identify discussion topics for the full task force. Areas
of focus were on race and ethnicity, campus environment, recruitment
and retention of multicultural students, curriculum and programs, and
issues/concerns regarding age, sexual orientation, religion, and disability.
The theme throughout our discussions has been finding ways to make
the campus a more inclusive educational environment in which all participants
are equally welcome, equally valued, and equally heard.
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