Charge and Membership
Charge
- Contribute to and monitor initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion embedded
in the UCM strategic plan.
- Take the lead role in conducting a campus climate survey/audit in coordination with
the Office of the President on a to-be-determined cycle (e.g., every 5-10 years).
- Offer suggestions for recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and student
body and strategies for creating a stronger sense of belonging for individuals within
these groups.
- Propose to the president academic-related and non-academic programming topics which
provide education around themes related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and which
foster a stronger sense of community.
- Provide insight into the structure of UCM policies and procedures that may create
barriers for traditionally underrepresented groups.
- Recommend updates to UCM web pages which communicate diversity, equity and inclusion
initiatives.
- Propose to the president potential changes to the Commission’s charge and/or membership
structure.
- On a fiscal year basis, provide an annual report to the president, that may be shared
with university constituencies, on actions and activities of the Commission.
Membership
Standing Members:
- Associate General Counsel (Accessibility Services) Serves as Chair of Commission
- Director, Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity
- Assoc. Vice President, Office of Human Resources
- President’s Council Designee
Rotating Members (identified by/from the following):
- Staff Council (1)
- Faculty Senate (3)
- Student Government Association (1)
- Graduate Student Association (1)
- Bargaining Unit (1)
- Enrollment Management (1)
- Athletics (1)
- School Chairs Council (1)
- Office of the President (1)
With the exception of students, rotating members are expected to serve terms of two
years. Students are appointed for one year but may be reappointed. Terms are on a
calendar year basis.
Current Membership
Member |
Area |
Status |
Term Ends |
Cathy Seeley |
Accessibility Services |
Standing |
On-going |
Lover Chancler |
Center for Multiculturism and Inclusivity |
Standing |
On-going |
Susan Smedley |
President's Council |
Standing |
On-going |
Alfonso Zarate |
Human Resources |
Standing |
On-going |
Jay Hicks |
Staff Council |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Keshav Bhattarai |
Faculty Senate |
Rotating |
Dec. 31 2023 |
Lane Maxcy |
Faculty Senate |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Delia Gillis |
Faculty Senate |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Hiba Lukadi |
Student Government Association |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Alex Gamblin |
Graduate Student Association |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Rory Watson |
Bargaining Unit |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
Kathy Anderson |
Athletics |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Kris Howard |
Enrollment Management |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Prasad Rudramuniyaiah |
School Chairs Council |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Jay Steinkruger |
Office of the President Appointment, Co-Chair |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Ann McCoy |
Office of the President Appointment, Co-Chair |
Rotating |
Dec. 31, 2024 |