University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination

OFFICE OF EQUITY / DIVERSITY SERVICES within Global Inclusion and Engagement: The Office of Equity/Diversity Services (EDS) provides the essential services of promoting “Unity In Diversity” among students, staff and faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). Our mission is to effectively integrate equal opportunity and diversity into UWM’s institutional climate. UWM’s policies provide equal opportunity in its admissions, employment, educational programs, and activities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. EDS is dedicated to preventing discrimination and guiding institutional compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Through educational programs, the investigation and resolution of complaints, and oversight activities, EDS fosters an environment and culture that appreciate all members of the UWM community. Multiple Committees: Council on Inclusion To help further these campus discussions, an advisory council to the Chancellor on issues of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender, now known as the Council on Inclusion was created. The group was charged with: *Developing a strategic diversity plan with a broad-based support *Monitoring our progress toward achieving our Plan 2008 and ensuring that there is accountability along the way *Providing recommendations for attracting and retaining faculty and staff of color *Developing a diversity training program for the entire UWM campus Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues The committee is charged with making recommendations related to current and proposed policies and practices that affect LGBT employees and students. It collaborates with campus groups and offices to increase awareness of these issues. The committee meets monthly and reports to the Chancellor. African American Faculty & Staff Council The African American Faculty & Staff Council (AAFSC) is committed to promoting and enhancing a sense of community, equity, and professional and educational development at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Committee To assist the university in: (1) continuing to develop a campus that is universally accessible and (2) overseeing ongoing compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, by acting as an advisory body to the Chancellor and the ADA Coordinator. Asian Faculty and Staff Association The Asian Faculty and Staff Association (AFSA) seeks to advance the scholastic and civic interests of its members by providing opportunities to: *work collaboratively across disciplines to plan and conduct research; *promote partnerships with community-based organizations for research and evaluation activities; *serve as consultant to the UWM community on academic; sociocultural; and faculty, staff and student recruitment and retention issues; *encourage and reward the scholastic achievement and community participation of UWM Asian students; and network and socialize.

Educational opportunities are open and advertised to all primarily through the Office of Equity/Diversity. Educational opportunities are through seminars, workshops, and online training.

Inclusion & Diversity Diversity is not a number or a quota at UWM – Wisconsin’s most diverse and dynamic institution of higher education. UWM faculty, students and staff provide cultural programming, support services, academics and international opportunities that support the full depth, breadth and diversity of the human experience. Other noteworthy links: http://uwm.edu/global-inclusion/events/category/campus-events/ http://www4.uwm.edu/life/inclusion.cfm https://uwm.edu/chancellor/strategic-directions/climate-culture/ http://uwm.edu/inclusiveexcellence/ http://www4.uwm.edu/eqi/ http://uwm.edu/robertohernandezcenter/ http://www4.uwm.edu/msc/