Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 68.81
Liaison Dave Barbier
Submission Date July 17, 2012
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Shelly Janowski
Sustainability Coordinator
Facility Services
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee?:
Yes

The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :

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


Members of the committee, including job titles and affiliations :

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

A brief description of the diversity office:

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 number of people employed in the diversity office:
2

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

Diversity coordinator’s name:
Mai Vang

Diversity coordinator's position title:
Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity and Affirmative Action

A brief description of the diversity coordinator's position:

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.


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