University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The purpose of the Equity and Affirmative Action Committee is to serve as an administrative committee advisory to the Chancellor. The committee's primary responsibilities are: -To make recommendations to promote Equity and Affirmative Action and eliminate discrimination at UWSP. -To serve as the primary body responsible for identifying policies, procedures or practices which are or appear to be discriminatory. -To advise and assist the Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity and Affirmative Action. To establish and coordinate educational programs for the university community about affirmative action and discrimination issues. http://www.uwsp.edu/equity/Pages/eaaCommittee.aspx

The EAA Committee was reconstituted to the Inclusive Excellence Team THE INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE LEADERSHIP TEAM Helena Alden, Sociology Kassie Baron, Student Maureen Giblin, Tutoring and Learning Center Andrew Gokee, Native American Resource Center, Multicultural Affairs Offfice Barb Grunwaldt, Student Involvement and Employment Office Andy Held, Academic Advising Maysee Herr, School of Education Stephanie Knoppa, Residential Living Bobbi Kubbish, College of Natural Resources Jean Magyar-Moe (assistant chair), Psychology Darejani Markozashvili, Student Ron Strege, Diversity and College Access Mai Vang (chair), Equity and Affirmative Action Scott West, Admissions Marc Young, Student

The Equity and Affirmative Action office has a goal of ensuring that all members of the UW-Stevens Point community are able to engage in academic pursuits, obtain and maintain employment, and utilize university services without experiencing discrimination based upon race, religion, creed, color, sex, gender identity/expression, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, relationship to other employees, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, membership in the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or this state, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, or other protected status. We also collaborate with the university community to create and maintain an environment that is equitable and comfortable for all.

The Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity and Affirmative Action is responsible for providing leadership on equity and affirmative action at UWSP, providing education and training on issues related to equity and affirmative action, serving as ombudsperson for faculty, staff and students on issues related to equity and affirmative action, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating equity and affirmative action policies and procedures, and working with campus organizations and committees on equity and affirmative action issues.