Description
The Diversity Council is responsible for providing the leadership and coordination necessary to achieve the diversity-related goals of the University of Northern Iowa. The Council is appointed by and reports to the President; updates the President quarterly; and reports annually to the President and the University community. To ensure university-wide participation in planning, policy formation and program development, the Council will form and charge a Diversity Advisory Committee, and will appoint its chair.
Responsibility for chairing the Diversity Council is determined by the President. The current chair is the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Membership
Serving on the Diversity Council are the three vice presidents, the president of the UNI Foundation, the chair of the Diversity Advisory Committee, a student appointed by the president of NISG, and two additional faculty or staff members appointed by the President.
Meetings
The Council meets monthly during the academic year.
Current Membership:
| Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs | |
Senior Vice President for Administration and Financial Services | |
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs | |
Vice President for University Advancement | |
Faculty or Staff appointed by President | |
Faculty or Staff appointed by President | |
Gabriela Olivares | Diversity Fellow |
Melanie Majeed | NISG Director of Diversity and Student Life |
Asst Prof, Chair Diversity Advisory Committee | |
Chief Diversity Officer |