Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 68.87
Liaison Troy Goodnough
Submission Date Feb. 18, 2012
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University of Minnesota, Morris
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Heidi Eger
STARS intern
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 :

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.


Members of the committee, including affiliations :

Elena Machkasova (FPA, Chair)
elenam@morris.umn.edu

Jennifer Deane (FPA)
deanej@morris.umn.edu

Erica Karger-Gatzow (FPA)
ekarger@morris.umn.edu

Bryan Herrmann (FPA)
herrmanb@morris.umn.edu

Jim Barbour (USA)
barboujc@morris.umn.edu

Hilda Ladner (XO EDI)
hladner@morris.umn.edu

Gwen Rudney (XO VCAA)
rudneygl@morris.umn.edu

Steve Just (STU)
justx028@morris.umn.edu

Bonnie Tipcke, committee support
tipckebl@morris.umn.edu


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 University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural Programs (EDI) is dedicated to working collaboratively with campus and community partners to meet the needs of our students, foster inclusive diversity, and promote intercultural competence. EDI strives to ensure a supportive environment for the students we serve by providing academic, social, and cultural support services and programs. The programs of EDI provide an access point for students to engage as global citizens in the areas of leadership, civic engagement, and social justice.


The number of people employed in the diversity office:
5

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

Diversity coordinator’s name:
Hilda Ladner

Diversity coordinator's position title:
Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity and Diversity; Director of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural Programs

A brief description of the diversity coordinator's position:

Our coordinator oversees UMM's Diversity and Equity programs, the Multi-ethnic Student program, and the International Student program.


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