| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.90 |
| Liaison | Chris Frantsvog |
| Submission Date | July 29, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Luther College
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Sheila
Radford-Hill Executive Director of Diversity Center Diversity Center |
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 :
The Diversity committee is a student organization run through the student activities council (SAC). The Student Activities Council (SAC) is dedicated to enriching life on the Luther College campus by providing quality programming to students and the Decorah community. The Diversity Committee sponsors cross-cultural events on campus to promote the celebration of diversity, and is open to all regardless of race, culture, or heritage.
Members of the committee, including affiliations :
Name: Megan McCombs
Title: Student
Position: SAC Co-Chair for Diversity, responsible for bringing culturally diverse entertainers and speakers to perform on campus and organizing the events
Name: Abhra Biswas
Title: Student
Position: SAC Co-Chair for Diversity, responsible for bringing culturally diverse entertainers and speakers to perform on campus and organizing the events
Name: Allison Kane
Title: Student
Position: Chief volunteer for SAC Diversity, contributes time and efforts and ensures success of events held by SAC Diversity
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 services offered by the Luther Diversity Center (LDC) provide opportunities for students to achieve their academic and developmental goals. The Center also works with the campus and Decorah community to understand and employ strategies that foster diversity appreciation and develop cultural competence. The LDC:
* provides programming around various diversity areas
* offers leadership opportunities for students and
affiliated student groups
* facilitates campus wide diversity initiatives
* Supports faculty development initiatives
* Collaborates with other departments on diversity
projects
The Center works to:
* Promote a greater appreciation and a deeper understanding of the diverse individuals and groups that make up our campus
* Strengthen access to multicultural perspectives within the tradition of a liberal arts education
* Advocate for policies that safeguard the inclusion and participation of all members of the community
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 website URL where information about the diversity and equity coordinator is available:
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