To establish three annual awards to recognize a faculty member, a staff member and a student within CSBS for outstanding support for issues of diversity in the college and the campus in general.
Charge: The CSBS Diversity Committee will annually review and recommend to the dean for recognition, CSBS candidates with the best record in promoting diversity issues from three different categories: faculty, staff and student.
To contribute to the creation of a plan for the college on issues of diversity. These efforts will be based on (or contribute to) the Diversity Plan for the entire university.
Charge: The Diversity Committee will lead CSBS efforts to design a Strategic Plan on Diversity.
To review the University Plan on Diversity and figure out the specific components that fit with our college goal and mission.
Charge: The CSBS Diversity Committee will revisit/update the College Strategic Diversity Plan every three years to make sure it reflects the changes in the University Diversity Plan.
To link the College Diversity Committee to the Commission on Diversity of the University.
Charge: The College Diversity Committee will include the CSBS representative to the University Commission on Diversity as one of its permanent members.
To contribute to faculty, staff and student retention through the creation of a supportive environment that welcomes diversity.
Charge: The College Diversity Committee will contribute to faculty, staff and student retention through the creation of an inclusive supportive college environment.
To support faculty staff and students adjustment to the community.
Charge: The College Diversity Committee will promote activities that support faculty, staff, students, their families and significant others to develop a sense of community.