| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.05 |
| Liaison | Mary Ellen Mallia |
| Submission Date | July 19, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Albany
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Mary Ellen
Mallia Director of Environmental Sustainability Finance and Business |
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 council's work is to determine how to best promote good relationships between people of diverse backgrounds and to foster equality of opportunity for all members of our University community. If all members of our University are fully invested in an environment that encourages everyone to reach his or her full potential, this commitment will strengthen our University's academic and research mission and provide the high-quality education that all our students deserve.
Members of the committee, including job titles and affiliations :
Tamra Minor – Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Edelgard Wulfert – Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Jeanette Altarriba – Professor, Psychology
Jose Cruz – Associate Professor, Rockefeller College
Glyne Griffith – Associate Professor, English
Lisa Thompson – Associate Professor, English
Helmut Hirsch – Professor, Biology
Dan Wulff – Professor, Biology
Sho Ya Wang – Professor, Biology
Youqin Huang –Associate Professor, Geography and Planning
LaRae Jome – Associate Professor, School of Education
Eric Lifshin – Professor, CNSE & Senate Chair
Andi Lyons – Professor, Theatre
Rabi Musah – Associate Professor, Chemistry
Starr Wood – Associate Professor, School of Social Welfare
Mary Applegate – Associate Dean, School of Public Health
Katharine Briar Lawson – Dean, School of Social Welfare
Danielle Leonard – University Life Council Chair & International Education
Wayne Locust – Vice Provost, Enrollment Management
Fardin Sanai – Vice President for University Development
Carol Stenger – Health Educator, Student Success
Andre Lewis – Graduate Student Representative
Tremayne Price – Chair, Student Association
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:
In keeping with the representative workforce goal set by UAlbany, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action will continue to assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, age, or citizenship. To ensure a discrimination-free work environment, the ODAA will neither condone nor tolerate practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment at UAlbany on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, or disability. Additionally, the ODAA will continue to review all other personnel matters, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, transfer, layoffs, college-sponsored training, education, tuition waivers, and social and recreational programs in accordance with policies as established by UAlbany's Affirmative Action Plan.
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 diversity coordinator is in charge of the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action. The director follows up on all complaints and oversees Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action, and Diversity policies. The director is also in charge of policies and procedures for hiring and search committees.
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity coordinator is available:
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