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In Spring 2019, the President’s Advisory Committee was formed to support Strategic Priority 5 from Setting Our Sails 2028: Drive a Culture of Inclusive Excellence. This committee developed the infrastructure to ensure inclusive excellence is integrated into all University operations, in order to cultivate and maintain a healthy and equitable climate.

It is with sincere gratitude for their hard work that we introduce the next step forward, and share information about the Inclusive Excellence Advisory Board. This Board will carry forth the vision of the Committee as it develops, guides, and advances initiatives that build and strengthen the academic and workplace climate of ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion.

This Board’s charge is to offer recommendations and advice to the President and the Senior Leadership Team that provide a pathway to inclusive excellence throughout the ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â community.  This Board is responsible for the following work:

• Support and monitor implementation of the Driving a Culture of Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan.
• Work in collaboration with the President, Senior Leadership Team, and other stakeholders on the implementation of the , and provide ongoing status updates of progress toward goals identified in the Strategic Plan.
• Facilitate collaborations across university departments on initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Serve as the Inclusive Excellence Task Force for the GHR Legacy Grant.
• Monitor and review outcomes of the climate assessment.

The board will meet at least twice per semester to advance the work of the Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan and the work of the GHR Legacy Grant. Much of the work will be done through task forces to be named later. The task forces will be flexible to address the most urgent needs and provide an opportunity for other community members to be involved in the work.    

The Board was appointed by President Roloff, and members, who will serve three-year staggered terms (one year for student members)  were drawn from across the university community to include employees (faculty and staff) and student representatives. The Board will be chaired by the Director of Equity and Inclusion.

Please join us in welcoming the following members:

Nancy Heitzeg - Faculty

Sharon Howell - CSJ-Center for Spirituality and Social Justice

Amy Hamlin - Faculty

Amy Mars - Library

Louise Ba - College for Women Student Senate

Amanda Perrin - Residence Life

Julie Olson Rand - Tutoring and Learning Center

Jewelly Lee - Center for Women

Daniel Williams - Faculty

Amal Warsame - MIPS