| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.69 |
| Liaison | Ciannat Howett |
| Submission Date | July 25, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Emory University
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Jessica
Levy Intern Office of Sustainability Initiatives |
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 :
In keeping with its Vision Statement of becoming a destination university recognized as an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged and inclusive community, Emory created the Office of Community and Diversity in March 2007 and added an advisory board in August 2007 tasked to recommend, advise and implement policy and programs as it relates to diversity on campus. The committee's charge is to make recommendations that strengthen inclusion at Emory. The group works together to address issues, offer solutions and formulate policies that promote "community and diversity" on campus.
Diversity Officer’s Council was founded in 2008 to address issues of diversity and increase collaboration between diversity-related work across the university. The council is comprised of those staff and faculty for whom diversity and community topics are at the core of their job description and position.
Members of the committee, including affiliations :
Community and Diversity Advisory Board Members:
Alex Christian – Staff – Office of Community and Diversity
Davis Burgess- Student- Senior- Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Sam Engle - Staff – Office of University/Community Partnerships
Alexander Escobar, Ph.D. – Faculty - Biology
Onoriode Evwaraye – Staff – Learning Programs
James Francois – Staff – Oxford College
Isabel Garcia - Alumna
Paula Gomes, PsyD – Staff – Faculty/Staff Assistance Program
Laura Hardman – Staff – Board of Trustees
Ozzie Harris, JD – Staff – Office of Community and Diversity
Sarah Vitorino – Staff – Office of the Secretary
Amri Johnson - Alumnus
Beth Brandt– Student – Undergrad - SGA
Carolyn Livingston – Staff – Campus Life
Mika Pettigrew – Staff – Office of Community and Diversity
Sharon Semmens – Alumnus
Michael Shutt – Staff – Office of LGBT Life
Maria Town – Staff- Office of Community and Diversity
Donna Wong – Staff – Office Multicultural Programs and Services
Dona Yarbrough – Staff – Center for Women
Full Committee meets every other month (August - June)
Subcommittee meets every other month (September - May)
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:
The Office of Community and Diversity, founded in March 2007, is dedicated to supporting and enhancing Emory’s commitment to engaged scholarship and courageous inquiry. The Office works in partnership with individuals and departments across the campus to enhance practices of access, equity and inclusion.
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 SVP for Diversity and Community Development is responsible for envisioning and enabling an environment where community, diversity and engagement are fostered. The coordinator also oversees the Center for Women, Equal Opportunity Programs, the Office of Disability Services, and the Office of University-Community Partnerships, as well as the President's Commissions.
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity coordinator is available:
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