Diversity and Inclusivity Committee

3.3.3.9 Diversity and Inclusivity Committee [FS 12/13 #82]

1. Membership: Five faculty members, a Representative from Student Success, a Representative from Academic Excellence and Student Success, two academic staff members appointed by the Academic Staff Council, a representative from Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, a representative from the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and two University Staff member appointed by University Staff Senate, and two students.
2. Term of Office: Three years for faculty, academic staff, and university staff, one-third appointed each year. One year for students.
3. Diversity and diverse, for the purposes of this committee’s responsibilities, include race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socio-economic status, age, ability, culture, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
4. Duties:
   1. to develop actionable strategies to improve recruitment, retention, and advancement of diverse campus populations, including UWRF students and employees.
   2. to work toward equitable outcomes for UWRF students and employees across diverse populations and backgrounds.
   3. to review the reports (e.g. Campus Climate Survey, UW-System Annual reports, Bias Incident Response Team report, etc.) and available information regarding the campus climate and propose appropriate actions to the Faculty Senate that work toward meeting the University’s visions and core values around diversity, inclusivity, and equity.
   4. to establish and maintain communication links between the committee and recognized UWRF student organizations as well as organizations in River Falls beyond the University (including the City of River Falls, the School District of River Falls, etc.) to coordinate opportunities that advance diversity, inclusivity, equity, and justice initiatives in the greater community.
   5. to work with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, the General Education and University Requirements committee, and Program Review committees to seek ways to encourage the infusion of diversity, inclusivity, equity, and justice content into the University curriculum and courses.
   6. to review and, when necessary, amend the Land Acknowledgement.