Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC)

In matters regarding diversity, inclusiveness, and equity, the Diversity and Equity Committee advises the Administration and the faculty on policy; presents educational sessions for all employees; identifies issues regarding diversity and equity in campus life and refers them to the appropriate University office and/or committee(s) for action; and annually reviews and assesses aspects of the University's efforts to attract and retain a diverse campus community. - Taken from Handbook.

Annual Report for 2008/09
Annual Report for 2007/08
Annual Report for 2006/07
Committee Members 2009-10
Faculty members: selected by COF for three-year terms.
Full-time Faculty Members  
Smita Rahman 10
Russ Arnold (spring replacement: Jay White) 12
Lori Miles (chair) 11
Page Cotton 11
Part-time Faculty Member Hillary Kelleher 10
Administrative Members: The two appointees of the President serve three-year terms.

Aliya Beavers (through June 2011- appointed by the President)
Morgan Battrell (through June 2012 - appointed by the President)
Greg Dillon (Director of Multicultural Affairs or his representative)
Jana Grimes (Director of Human Resources)

Hourly Staff: Two-year terms; appointed by Hourly Support Staffing Committee Kathleen List (through June 2011)
Marlene Lamb (through June 2010)
Student Members: Two appointed by Student Congress Anthony Narvarrete
Jazmin Gresham