Colorado State University
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The University has two Committees responsible for Diversity: The Operations Team for Diversity assists the Office of the Vice President for Diversity in Advancing the Diversity Agenda of CSU. The Internal Advisory Committee on Diversity has the following duties; 1) Serving as Advisory to the Operations Team for Diversity. 2) Acting as the Strategic Plan Review Committee (SPRC) for Colorado State University. 3) Sharing information about the activities and programs communicated to them during meetings.

Internal Advisory Committee: Chair: Mary Ontivaros, VP for Diversity ASCSU (Associated Students of CSU) CSU Extension VP for External Affairs/Public Relations Ethnic Studies College of Liberal Arts Faculty Council College of Ag Sciences Assistant to the Provost Office of International Programs College of Applied Human Sciences American Council on Education Fellow VP for Students Affairs Strategic and Financial Planning Office of Legal Council at CSU Warner College of Natural Resources Admissions Vet Med and Biomed Sciences College of Engineering Business College Admin Pro Council Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Resource Center Office of Resources for Disabled Students Members of the Operations for Diversity Committee: VP for Cultural Centers Access Center Graduate School VP for Student Affairs Provost/Exec VP Diversity Conference Coordinator Commission on Women and Gender Equity VP for Student Affairs College of Natural Sciences President's Office Office of Equal Opportunity Director of Diversity (student) Training and Development VP for Student Affairs and Provost Office International Office Athletics Ethnic Studies External Affairs Admissions

The Diversity Office is charged with coordinating, initiating, enhancing and leading diversity efforts for the University. It is responsible for taking the lead on university-wide diversity planning efforts, to include assessment, evaluation and accountability; developing strategic partnerships, alliances and collaborations both on and off-campus; organizing the annual CSU Diversity Conference; assisting in the coordination of activities among on-campus units, commissions, committees and task forces; and is responsible for representing the University by networking and through professional collaboration with outside communities, schools and organizations.

As Vice President for Diversity, Mary Ontiveros leads Colorado State's diversity efforts and reports directly to the President. Her duties as vice president include: * leading diversity planning efforts, including assessment, evaluation, and accountability; * developing strategic partnerships, alliances and collaborations; * organizing the annual Diversity Conference; * helping to coordinate activities among on-campus units, commissions, committees, and task forces; * and representing the University through networking and collaboration with outside communities, schools, and organizations. Ontiveros also serves as Associate Vice President of Enrollment and Access where she provides oversight for the Access Center, which includes the Alliance Partnership Program.