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University Diversity Committee The UDC Focus:1. To assist in the implementation of, policies and programs that demonstrate the university's commitment to making the campus community one that is welcoming and respectful to all of its members, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or other identity differences unrelated to one's ability to contribute to the university's mission. 2. To assess admissions, hiring, and retention policies and practices, with attention to significant discrepancies between the university community's demographic representation of racial, ethnic, and gender groups and the demographic representation of such groups in the larger population and other relevant reference populations; and to pay attention in admission, hiring, and the conditions of employment to adequate recognition and appreciation of community members' diverse abilities and qualifications. 3. To recommend necessary and appropriate policy changes to the administration and the faculty. 4. The elected faculty member shall also serve on the University Review Board. 5. To provide the opportunity at least once a year for response to the committee's work by the larger campus community. Among those invited to such open meetings shall be representatives from: the Academic Assistance Center; Academic Deans’ Council; Administrative/Staff Council; Advising Office; ASPLU Diversity Committee; Campus Ministry Office; Counseling Center; Educational Policies Committee; Faculty Affairs Committee; Harmony; MESA; Residential Life Office; Student Involvement and Leadership Office; Women's Center Advisory Committee, Women's and Gender Studies Program Committee, University Dispute Resolution Committee; University Review Board; and student clubs organized around issues of diversity. 6. To report to the administration and the faculty annually with respect to the above responsibilities. UDC InitiativesTo view the current and previous University Diversity Committee initiatives, please click below:2006 - 2009 Initiatives 2004 - 2006 Initiatives 2002 - 2004 Initiatives PLU Campus Update - May 1, 2008To view the PowerPoint presentation given to the PLU campus community on May 1, 2008, click here. |
Leave Us Feedback!If you would like to leave a comment or suggestion to the University Diversity Committee, please do so at diverse@plu.edu. Who Are Your Diversity Representatives?
Membership: Laura Majovski, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Co-Chair Teri Phillips, Director of Human Resource Services, Co-Chair Karl Stumo, Vice President for Admission and Enrollment Services Eva Frey Johnson, Director of Student Involvement and Leadership, and Director of the Diversity Center Ron Noborikawa, Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid Richard Louie, Associate Professor of Physics Anna Leon-Guerrero, Professor of Sociology Brian Desmond, Assistant Professor of Theatre Marianne Taylor, Assistant Professor of Psychology Kareen Ottely, ASPLU Diversity Director Advisory Members: Laura Polcyn, Assistant to the President Angie Hambrick, Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs Melannie Cunningham, Associate Director of Admission, Coordinator of Multicultural Recruiting |
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The purpose of the University Diversity Committee
is to monitor and enhance the overall progress of the university in carrying out its PLU 2010 commitment to develop a more diverse community of students and employees, including enhancement of the diversity of students and personnel as well as continued development of an inclusive, affirming, and non-discriminatory environment.