State University of New York at Oneonta
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

President’s Council on Diversity (PCOD): 1. PCOD will act as an advisory board to the President on issues regarding campus diversity and campus climate 2. PCOD will research, assess, and make a recommendation to the president about the critical functions performed by the Office of Equity and Inclusion and the continuing need for an office, or propose other options 3. PCOD will collaborate with appropriate administrative entity(ies) to collect qualitative and quantitative data (including campus climate surveys) and recommend responses 4. PCOD will review the diversity initiatives in key campus-wide strategic planning documents (e.g., Strategic Plan, Academic Master Plan, etc.), recommend appropriate changes to the relevant initiatives, and suggest strategies for effective implementation 5. PCOD will work with faculty, staff, departments, and senior administrators to incorporate principles of diversity and inclusion in hiring, retention, curriculum, teaching, and campus life 6. PCOD will assist in creating a welcoming and diverse campus culture and climate for all students 7. PCOD will promote transparency by communicating clearly regarding their work and the status of diversity and inclusion on campus and will facilitate campus-wide communication regarding diversity and inclusion.

Maria Montoya, Foreign Languages and Literatures William Walker, Cooperstown Graduate Program Pamela Flinton, Milne Library Jared Gibson, Student Association representative Mifuyu Otsuka, Multicultural Student Council representative Andrew Stammel, Affirmative Action Officer Lynda Bassette, Educational Opportunity Program Director Bernadette Tiapo, Director of Office of Multicultural Student Affairs James Gage, General Mechanic, HVAC, Classified Service representative Marilyn Loomis, Telecommunication Secretary, Classified Service representative Jian Cui, faculty, Presidential appointment Benjamin Dalecki, Presidential appointment, Gender and Sexuality Alliance representative Mark Cardinali, Presidential appointment, University Police

Office of Equity and Inclusion: The Office provides institutional leadership to advance and affirm the College’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

1. To oversee the implementation of College’s Strategic Action Plan on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 2. To partner with the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee to further affirmative action related opportunities and challenges at the College. 3. To partner with the President’s Council on Diversity (PCOD) to continue building a welcoming campus community. 4. To partner with the Tripartite Committee to address the State University of New York Discrimination and Harassment/Sexual Harassment Formal Complaint Procedures. 5. To provide training for employees and students aimed at learning and working in an environment that is free from harassment, including sexual harassment. 6. To communicate with the campus community on issues related to the Office and its charges. 7. To be a consultant and resource to the entire community regarding the values of equity and inclusion by engaging with senior management, and to work with division leaders in the implementation of the College’s Strategic Action Plan on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. 8. To be a consultant to divisions and departments on strategies for the recruitment and retention of employees. 9. To be a consultant to academic departments on inclusive pedagogies and advancing the values of equity and inclusion. 10. The Office’s director serves as the Affirmative Action Officer for the College. 11. The Office’s director serves as the College representative to the larger community on areas related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The former Equity and Inclusion Officer recently left the position, but the College is looking to fill the position.