Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 49.07
Liaison Eva Rocke
Submission Date March 21, 2014
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University of Montana
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Cherie Peacock
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee?:
Yes

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The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :
The University has a diversity and equity committee called the Diversity Advisory Council. Their mission statement: "To encourage, advocate, and facilitate communication, education, and relations amoung persons of various races, physical conditions, religions, national origins, citizenship, genders, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, and sexual orientation at the Universtiy fo Montana."

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Members of the committee, including job titles and affiliations :
CABINET OVERSIGHT Royce C. Engstrom, President CO-CHAIRS Blakely Brown, Health and Human Performance (2012-2014) Maria Cole, Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity (2013-2015) COUNCIL SECRETARY Olivia Holter, Day of Diologue Student representative COUNCIL TREASURER Natalie Hiller-Claridge, Campus Recreation FACULTY (Five - Two Year Term Limit) Bharath Sriraman, Department of Mathematical Sciences (2012 – 2014) Heidi Eggert, Department of Theater & Dance (2012-2014) Heather Bruce, Department of English (2012-2014) Lucila Rudge, Department of Curriculum and Instruction (2013 – 2015) Theresa Kinney, College of Biomedical and Health Professions (2013-2015) STAFF (Two - Two Year Term Limit) Chuck Harris, College of Arts and Sciences (2012-2014) Natalie Hiller-Claridge, Campus Recreation (2012-2014) STUDENT (Five) African Students Association (One) VACANT ADSUM (One) Courtney Damron ASUM (Two) Kamalashri Easwara Murthi Asa Hohman International Student Association (One) VACANT Kyi-Yo Native American Student Association (One) Wilena Old Person, Kyi-Yo Advisor Lambda Alliance (One) Jonathon Knudson, Financial Director Kaimin (One) VACANT Day of Dialogue (One) VACANT PROGRAM/ADMINISTRATION REPRESENTATIVES (One from Each of the Following Units) Fredricka Hunter, American Indian Student Support Services Program Benjamin Courteau, Associated Students of The University of Montana Jennifer Zellmer-Cuaresma, Intercollegiate Athletics VACANT, Missoula College Rhondie Voorhees, Dean of Students Mika Watanabe, Disability Services for Students Juana Alcala and Emily Ferguson-Steger, Enrollment Services Eric Gutierrez, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office Barb Seekins, Foreign Student and Scholar Services Carey Davis, Human Resource Services Julie Biando Edwards, Mansfield Library Melissa Steinike, Residence Life Twila Old Coyote, Director, TRiO Student Support Services/Upward Bound Jamar Galbreath, UC Diversity Planning Dora LaCasse, Undergraduate Advising Center Cary Shimek, University Relations Len Leibinger, Veterans Affairs Ray Carlisle, Retirees’ Association Udo Fluck, International Programs

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The website URL where information about the diversity and equity committee is available:
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity office?:
Yes

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A brief description of the diversity office:
The Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office at the University of Montana strives to support a diverse community accepting of all individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, marital or familial status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or political beliefs. This office will work to eliminate barriers which inhibit persons from achieving their full potential in education, employment, and other programs and services at the University.

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The number of people employed in the diversity office:
3

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The website URL where information about the diversity and equity office is available:
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity coordinator?:
Yes

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Diversity coordinator’s name:
Eric M. Gutiérrez

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Diversity coordinator's position title:
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Director and Title IX Coordinator

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A brief description of the diversity coordinator's position:
The Diversity Coordinator's role is to lead the office, carry out the mission of the office, and advise decision makers on campus.

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The website URL where information about the diversity and equity coordinator is available:
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