Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 31.07
Liaison Elisabeth Reed
Submission Date Feb. 16, 2012
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Illinois State University
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Elisabeth Reed
Director
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee?:
Yes

The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :

“Create a campus community dialogue on race relations, examine University programs and policies that combat intolerance and promote community, and to suggest initiatives to improve both.”


Members of the committee, including affiliations :

Touré F. Reed, History Department
Angela S. Davenport, Dean of Students Office
Arlene Hosea, Campus Dining
Johari Huggins, Student
Mboka Mwilambwe, University Housing Services
Mark Walcott, Athletics
Tracy Young, Office of General Counsel
Jessica Norris, Diversity & Affirmative Action
Dave Bentlin, Student Affairs
Nikki Brauer, Faculty-Staff Wellness
Rick Lewis, Dean of Students Office
Steve Taylor, Marketing
Maura Toro-Morn, Sociology and Anthropology
Aaron Woodruff, University Police
Leslie Sloan Orr, School of Theatre
Paul Jarvis, Student Counseling


The website URL where information about the diversity and equity committee is available:
Does the institution have a diversity and equity office?:
Yes

A brief description of the diversity office:

The Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics and Access fosters the development and constant improvement of an inclusive environment that prepares students to be engaged participants in today's global society. The Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics and Access does so by encouraging the Illinois State University community, including, but not limited to, students, faculty, and staff, to be active participants in the facilitation of a supportive campus environment.


The number of people employed in the diversity office:
3

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

Diversity coordinator’s name:
M. Shane McCreery

Diversity coordinator's position title:
Director/Ethics Officer

A brief description of the diversity coordinator's position:

The Director of Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics & Access reports directly to the President, serves as an advisor to the President, and represents the President's position and directives to various constituents. The Director also provides leadership related to diversity, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Responsibilities include:directing and monitoring university-wide programs, policies, and procedures designed to ensure non-discrimination across campus and take affirmative action, where warranted;developing and implementing a comprehensive University-wide compliance program designed to prevent, detect, and respond appropriately to violations of law;
investigating complaints of discrimination;developing training and communication plans;providing technical expertise to management, staff and faculty regarding compliance issues.


The website URL where information about the diversity and equity coordinator is available:
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