University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The Equity, Access, and Diversity Committee is charged with: advising the president and administrative offices on the impact of the University policies, programs and services on equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity from a system perspective; promoting compliance among the University community with equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity laws and policies relating to students and staff; reviewing policies, programs and services related to equal opportunity for and the diversity of students and employees and recommend any changes; and bringing concerns and recommendations to the Senate as necessary.

Professor Irene Duranczyk, Postsecondary Teaching and Learning; MJ Gilbert, Social Work; Gregory Sawyer, Student Services; Susan Cable-Morrison, Human Resources; John Mason, Capital Planning/Project Management; Kimberly Boyd, Equal Opportunity/Affirm Action; Peg Lonnquist, Office for University Women; Anne Phibbs, GLBT Office; Patrick Troup, Ctr for Academic Excellence; Linda Bearinger, Nursing; Michael Goh, Educational Psychology; Richard Graff, Writing Studies; Michelle Page, Education; Janet Thomas, Medicine; Natalia Tretyakova, Masonic Cancer Center; Lauren Beach, Student Representative; Aisha El-Huni, Student Representative

The Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) infuses the core values of equity and diversity into all aspects of teaching, learning, research, service and outreach throughout the University of Minnesota system. The OED includes seven units: Disability Services; Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action; the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Programs Office; the Institute for Diversity, Equity and Advocacy; the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence; the Office for Diversity in Graduate Education; and the Women's Center. With this network, the University has built a strong, interwoven structure that reflects the University’s view of equity and diversity as critical elements and core values of a leading research institution.

The Vice President is responsible for developing and implementing a system-wide strategic plan for access, equity and multicultural affairs. This plan coordinates and integrates existing resources and programs to develop inclusiveness and access to success for all at the University of Minnesota. The Vice President is responsible for administrative and programmatic oversight and coordination of the following units, departments, and offices: the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence; the Women’s Center; the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Programs Office, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action; the Office for Diversity in Graduate Education; Institute for Diversity, Equity and Advocacy; and Disability Services.