Michigan State University
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

MSU has a variety of committees which provide advice on diversity, equity and inclusion. Some examples are listed below: 1. The Intercultural Education Network (IEN) was created to bring together faculty and staff members whose job responsibilities include designing, coordinating and implementing education and development opportunities relative to diversity and inclusion. The IEN collaboratively examines educational efforts that are intended to support inclusion at MSU and enhance crosscultural understanding. The expectation of IEN is to enable members to gain awareness of the various educational programming activities offered across the university; evaluate tools designed to measure the effectiveness of intercultural education programs; and to share an understanding of the goals, outcomes and impact of these efforts within the MSU community. (website under development: http://ien.wwwdev.egr.msu.edu/) 2. The role of the Women's Advisory Committee for Finance and Operations (WACFO) is to voice staff issues, specifically those that relate to women support staff. WACFO’s goal is to share information and provide a channel of communication between the Vice President for Finance and Operations and support staff. (URL: https://www.msu.edu/~wacfo) 3. MSU's Cultural Engagement Council (CEC), the organizing body behind the Year of Arts and Culture, is composed of leaders of allied cultural units, outreach, and student life. The CEC strives to increase the visibility of campus cultural resources and facilitate expanded MSU cultural engagement among our students and across Michigan, nationally, and internationally. The CEC seeks to build among students and the community a common understanding of the importance of culture through new and innovative partnerships and collaborations; and to enhance teaching and research in all aspects of the study of culture. (URL: http://msustatewide.msu.edu/resource.asp?ResourceID=2798) 4. The Women's Advisory Committee to the Provost advises the Provost on important issues of special interest to women within the University community. In its advisory capacity, the committee assists in identifying and in suggesting solutions to important issues relative to the roles and participation of women in the academic areas of the University. The committee may consult with the Provost or members of the Provost's staff to clarify and to discuss strategies for enhancing the experiences of and conditions for women in the academic workplace. (URL: http://provost.msu.edu/planning/WACP.php) 5. The President’s Advisory Committee on Disability Issues was established in 1987 to ensure broad institutional input on matters relating to persons with disabilities of all characteristics at MSU. According to its Bylaws the Committee is responsible for advising the President on university policies, programs and procedures affecting persons with disabilities in the university community. (URL: http://www.inclusion.msu.edu/page/presidents_advisory_committee_on_disability_issues_pacdi/)

See URLs listed above for information on committee composition.

The Office for Inclusion & Intercultural Initiatives serves as an institutional focal point for promoting inclusion and diversity at Michigan State University. In addition to providing leadership and support for university-wide initiatives on inclusive excellence, a staff of experts work diligently to facilitate and support a campus environment that provides students, faculty, and staff with opportunities for excellence. This is done by: •facilitating collaboration across university units to enhance and promote inclusion, diversity, institutional equity, and community outreach through respect, civility, accountability and intercultural understanding. •leveraging change by providing programming, education/development opportunities, and support for other campus inclusion/diversity resources.

Responsible for developing cohesive University diversity initiatives with various units on campus. Develop and maintain positive relationships with local, state and national civil rights organizations. Advise President on matters involving equal educational and employment opportunity, diversity initiatives that impact on the MSU community. Analyze and advise the University on evolving equal opportunity and affirmative action case law and its impact on the University. Ensure University compliance with relevant federal and state equal employment and affirmative action laws and regulations. Establish and maintain contacts with relevant federal, state, community and higher education resources to ensure up-to-date interpretation and evaluation of applicable policies and systematically publicize and promote up-to-date recruitment and retention resources, strategies, and “best practices.” Serve as the University Affirmative Action Officer, and Coordinator for both ADA and Title IX, and investigator of discrimination complaints, including sexual harassment complaints.