WHAT IS THE EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE ?

We are the latest governing committee created in 2017. Our Committee works to ensure that the voice of the faculty is continually heard by the University Academic Senate on our commitment to equity and inclusion.

The Equity and Inclusion Committee is comprised of faculty members representing the different colleges and the library, an undergraduate and a graduate student, and members of the administration (ex officio).

Mission: The role of the Equity and Inclusion Committee is to promote and facilitate faculty involvement in support of a healthy and equitable campus climate.  The committee accomplishes its role by engaging in social justice and diversity issues on campus, including but not limited to:

• Advising UAS on policies and practices to recruit, support, and retain a diverse faculty, staff, and student body 
• Supporting events to promote awareness of the importance of social justice and campus diversity (e.g., the Teach-in). 
• Supporting faculty involvement in student recruitment and retention efforts (eg, working with pipeline, bridge, student support, and curricular programs)
• Serving as a liaison with the Division of People, Equity, and Culture and the Student Senate Advocacy Committee