University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Office has a Diversity Liaison Committee with members from the University’s academic and administrative units. The liaisons oversee the preparation of annual diversity progress reports for their units or schools.

Carol P. Tresolini, Assoc. Provost, Academic Initiatives June Steel, Associate Vice Chancellor, Advancement Reed Colver, Office of the Executive Director of the Arts Karen Gil, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Martina Ballen, Athletics Cookie Newsom, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Laila Robbins, Engagement and Public Service Ann Penn, EEO/ADA Office Brenda Malone, Vice Chancellor, Human Resources Leslie Lerea, Graduate School Lisa Lipscomb, Information Technology Larry Mayes, Institutional Research and Assessment Niklaus Steiner, Director, Center for Global Initiatives David Stevens, Kenan-Flagler Business School Amy Dunlap, Registrar's Office Jo Ann Gustafson, Research and Economic Development Jackie Copeland, Scholarship and Student Aid Matthew M. Morano, School of Dentistry Ramona Cox, School of Education Thomas Thornburg, School of Government Jeff Tibbs, School of Information and Library Science Dulcie Straughan, School of Journalism & Mass Communication Meredith Weiss, School of Law Kevin Fitzgerald, School of Medicine Rumay Alexander, School of Nursing Carla White-Harris, Eshelman School of Pharmacy Bryan Weiner, Gillings School of Global Public Health Anna Scheyett, School of Social Work Jonathan Sauls, Student Affairs Herb Davis, Undergraduate Admissions Joanna Carey Cleveland, University Counsel Jan Paris, University Libraries Margaret Moore, Health Sciences Library Scott Childs, Law Library

Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, provides University-wide leadership in developing and implementing initiatives that promote diversity within our student, faculty, and staff communities. Diversity and Multicultural Affairs provides leadership, consultation, and project management of policies, programs, and services that promote diversity as a means of achieving educational excellence and enhancing the quality of life for all members of the University community. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill understands that diversity is a critical element of Carolina’s pursuit of academic excellence, and has a strong commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive community.

The Associate Provost and Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs serves as the chief diversity officer for the University, and advises the Executive Vice Chancellor and the Chancellor on diversity policies and issues. She collaborates with senior University officers and campus units to identify and implement strategies and initiatives to increase diversity, and to build an inclusive environment that values and respects the contributions of all members of the University community.