| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.60 |
| Liaison | Caitlin McLennan |
| Submission Date | Oct. 22, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Utah State University
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Michelle
Bogdan Director USU Inclusion Center |
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee?:
Yes
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The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :
“To address the top five diversity-related issues at USU by focusing on initiatives that address critical, high-priority issues or needs related to improving the University climate for diverse individuals and groups.”
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Members of the committee, including job titles and affiliations :
Nicole Vouvalis, Chair
Michelle Bogdan, Access & Diversity Center
Katie Jo Nielsen, Admissions
Mariana Ochoa, ASUSU Representative
Jana Doggett, Athletics Department Representative
Richard Mueller, College Representative - College of Science
Judith Torres, Community Representative
Diane Baum, Disability Resource Center
Renee Galliher, Faculty Senate President
Kevin Brewer, FDDE Chair
BrandE Faupell, Human Resources
Brooke Lambert, LGBTQ Community Representative
Shelly Hernandez, Office of International Students & Scholars
James Morales, Vice President for Student Services
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The website URL where information about the diversity and equity committee is available:
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity office?:
Yes
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A brief description of the diversity office:
The mission of the Access and Diversity Center is to promote access and full involvement in all aspects of student life at Utah State University. This center serves as a catalyst for the creation of a campus and community environment where all people are free to affirm and celebrate their differences, including but not limited to differences of race, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, age, ability, and parental or veteran status.
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The number of people employed in the diversity office:
7
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The website URL where information about the diversity and equity office is available:
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity coordinator?:
Yes
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Diversity coordinator’s name:
Nicole Vouvalis
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Diversity coordinator's position title:
Director of USU Access and Diversity Center
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A brief description of the diversity coordinator's position:
Under the direction of the Vice President for Student Services, the Diversity Specialist supports the implementation and coordination of strategies and initiatives that lead to a more inclusive and vibrant university community. Key related outcomes include enhanced recruitment, retention, and success of underrepresented students and staff. The Diversity Specialist leads the Bias Response Team; Chair the USU Diversity Council; lead the Aggies Think Care Act program; support on- and off-campus initiatives designed to support a diverse and inclusive university community; coordinate the annual process of tracking, monitoring, and reporting on division-wide diversity-related data, indicators and initiatives; and assist in the coordination of a variety of university programming and outreach efforts designed to support an inclusive university climate and the success of underrepresented students.
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The website URL where information about the diversity and equity coordinator is available:
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