University of Notre Dame
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The University of Notre Dame is committed to diversity in our University community because it is a moral and intellectual necessity. As a Catholic university, we at Notre Dame believe every human being possesses the dignity of being made in God’s image, and every culture reflects God’s grandeur. Diversity enriches our social interactions and intellectual lives by exposing all of us to approaches and frames of reference that challenge our unexamined assumptions. Yet our coming together on campus is only the start; we must cultivate community among us if we are to harvest the benefits of diversity. By working together, we come to appreciate how the gifts of each individual enrich the lives of every individual and the community as a whole. At Notre Dame, we believe that promoting diversity among students, faculty, and staff is an essential part of being a Catholic institution that is one of the preeminent universities in the world. The University actually has two committees that focus on diversity. The University Committee on Women Faculty and Students: This committee considers policies, practices, and general environment of the University as they related to women faculty and students. The committee serves in an advisory capacity reporting to the President through the Provost. This committee also may make recommendations for action to the President, or, as he directs, for action by the other officers of the University and Academic Council. Committee members are the following faculty and students. University Committee on Cultural Diversity: Advises the President on campus issues as they related to cultural diversity.

Committee on Women Faculty and Students: •Amy C. Barrett, Law School •Tracy Bergstrom, University Libraries •Laura A. Carlson, Graduate School •Angie R. Chamblee, First Year Studies •Sr. Susan Dunn, O.P., Office of VP-Student Affairs •Lauren M. Gamboa, Graduate Student •Karen Graubart, Kellogg Institute for International Studies •Amber L. Handy, Student •Sallie A. Hood, School of Architecture •Kenneth W. Milani, Accountancy •Kathie Newman, Physics •Susan C. Ohmer, Chair designee in Modern Communication •Cathy Pieronek, College of Engineering •Allison A. Regier, Graduate Student •Susan Sheridan, Anthropology Permanently Invited Guests •Jill R. Bodensteiner, Athletics Compliance & Legal •Jannifer Crittendon, Director of Institutional Equity •Catherine F. Pieronek •Ava Preacher, College of Arts and Letters •Heather M. Rakoczy Russell, Office of VP-Student Affairs Committee on Cultural Diversity: •Brian Coughlin •Jannifer Crittendon, Director of Institutional Equity •Natasha DiPrima, Director of Communications and Marketing •Umesh Garg, Physics •John E. Heisler, Athletics Media Relations •Paul W. Horn, Center for Social Concerns •Lois C. Jackson, Office of General Counsel •Lionel M. Jensen •David M. Klein, Emeritus Faculty •Gilbert Martinez, Admissions •Timothy Matovina, Cushwa Center for Study American Catholicism •Rev. Peter M. McCormick, C.S.C., Campus Minister & Program Manager •G. David Moss, Office of VP-Student Affairs •Iris Outlaw, Multicultural Student Programs & Services •Hugh R. Page, Theology •Richard B. Pierce, African and African American Studies •Donald B. Pope-Davis (Co-Chair), Provost Office •Jacquelyn Rucker, Community Relations •Frances L. Shavers (Co-Chair), Office of the President •Breyan Tornifolio, Residence Halls Staff •Todd M. Woodward, Marketing Communications

The Director of the Office of Institutional Equity, Dr. Jannifer Crittendon, is responsible for directing and overseeing the fulfillment of the mission of the Office of Institutional Equity(OIE). The mission of the OIE is to ensure that the University of Notre Dame does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs or in employment. We support the University's efforts to comply with both the letter and spirit of laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action. We strive to develop a diverse community by welcoming and recruiting others who bring a multitude of talents and backgrounds to the University. To fulfill this mission, the Office of Institutional Equity offers: •Training, information, consultation, and resources for the Notre Dame community with regard to diversity, harassment and discrimination prevention, affirmative action, title IX, and equal opportunity matters; •A mechanism for addressing complaints of harassment and discrimination; and, •Oversight of and support for the University's compliance efforts in the areas of equal opportunity and affirmative action. In addition, the University’s President has appointed two members of its faculty, Don Pope-Davis and Susan Ohmer, who hold appointments in the Office of the Provost, to oversee recruitment and retention of minority faculty and women.

Responsible for directing and overseeing the fulfillment of the mission of the Office of Institutional Equity(OIE). The mission of the OIE is to ensure that the University of Notre Dame does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs or in employment.