University of Alaska Fairbanks
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The mission of the Chancellor's Diversity Action Committee is to promote an environment: * where the diverse nature of all people is acknowledged * where diversity is respected * where diversity is celebrated as a strength * where diversity is valued * where achieving equity is expected

Maureen Kemuntio Bosire Student Assistant Molli Sipe Retired Principal, Community Member Rosalind Kan Adjunct Professor of Chinese, Retired DOT Engineer Hassab Ali PhD student candidate, Arabic Adjunct Instructor, Vice President of the African Club and member of the Muslim club on campus Dr. Anjela Wong Assistant Professor, School of Education Dr. Beth Leonard Assistant Professor, School of Education Dr. Abel Bult-Ito Professor Academic Advisor at OMAD (volunteer), Biology & Wildlife Dr. Shiva Hullavarad Assistant Professor for Research, Institute of Northern Engineering Dr. Kayt Sunwood Manager, Women's Center Dr. Duff Johnston Assistant Professor, English Department

This is the Mission statement of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity: "The Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity (OMAD) is committed to raise awareness, respect and understanding while striving for equal opportunities for all underrepresented individuals in our campus community. Diversity and equity are core values at our institution and OMAD is here to ensure that the rich contributions each individual brings forth, are expanded through inclusion, equal opportunities, and through academic achievement for all."

Ana Richards oversees all of the activities performed by OMAD, organizes events, schedules office use time for the various clubs that use this space, and sits on the Diversity Committee at UAF. She is responsible for many of the programs that welcome and support students of differing backgrounds.