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Liaison Troy Goodnough
Submission Date Feb. 28, 2018
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University of Minnesota, Morris
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination

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Complete Reporter Troy Goodnough
Sustainability Director
Office of Sustainability
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Part 1 

Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights on campus?:
Yes

Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
Both students and employees

None
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The Multi-Ethnic Experience Committee (MEC) is responsible for promoting campuswide understanding of racial and ethnic minorities and for enhancing their educational opportunities. It considers and makes recommendations regarding curriculum, educational programs and extracurricular activities where these touch upon the interests of racial or ethnic minorities. It consults, advises, and cooperates with existing committees that have jurisdiction in these areas to develop and recommend policies.

Part 2 

Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
Some

Estimated proportion of staff (including administrators) that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
Most

Estimated proportion of faculty that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
Most

If trainings are made available, provide:

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence trainings and activities for each of the groups identified above:
We offer a variety of programs, films, events throughout the year that focus on some aspect of cultural competence. The biggest yearly activity is World Touch Cultural Heritage Week which provides a week of programming for the campus around cultural diversity issues.

Optional Fields 

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
http://www.morris.umn.edu/equitydiversity/multiethnic/multiethniccommittee/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Typically, training information goes out via email with a link from the U of M-Twin Cities Office of Equity and Diversity. We partner with this office to deliver training opportunities at Morris.

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