| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.69 |
| Liaison | Derek Nichols |
| Submission Date | Nov. 20, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Sharon
Nolan-Weiss Director Equity, Diversity and Inclusion |
Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee?:
The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :
Not applicable
Members of the committee, including job titles and affiliations :
Not applicable
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity committee is available:
Does the institution have a diversity and equity office?:
A brief description of the diversity office:
It is the mission of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) to uphold the University’s commitment to the creation of an inclusive campus climate, affirmative action, and equal opportunity within the conditions, terms and privileges of employment and education. EDI seeks to advance diversity and inclusion by raising awareness, increasing access, removing barriers, and empowering all to maximize their full potential. This mission can be accomplished by:
- Providing guidance, leadership, and coordination of strategic initiatives in the University’s goal to promote diversity and a climate welcoming of a diverse faculty, staff, student body and the University community;
- Effectively overseeing policies governing discrimination, harassment, reasonable accommodation and recruitment;
- Ensuring that issues of harassment, discrimination and accommodation are addressed in a timely and effective manner that does not tolerate retaliation; and
- Assisting the University in its commitment to foster and sustain a great place to work and learn.
The number of people employed in the diversity office:
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity office is available:
Does the institution have a diversity and equity coordinator?:
Diversity coordinator’s name:
Diversity coordinator's position title:
A brief description of the diversity coordinator's position:
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is responsible for ensuring that the University is in compliance with statutory and regulatory non-discrimination laws and executive orders, and for educating the University community in regard to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity regulations.
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity coordinator is available:
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