Action Item 2.2
Explicit programs to support the retention of historically underrepresented faculty and staff
The Underrepresented Faculty Staff Coalition (UFSC), formerly the Minority Employee Support Group (MESG), has informally existed at the University for more than 10 years and are defined as underrepresented racial, ethnic and international faculty and staff. This group supports its members, many of whom are often siloed from each other across campus. This group would benefit from formal recognition and inclusion on the University Council.
Recommended Action Steps:
Responsible Parties: University Council and the Office for Diversity, Inclusion and Retention
Updates
The University Council has included two voting members of historically marginalized groups in this governing body. Additionally, the Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has become an ex-officio member too. For the 2022-2023 academic year, Dr. Chikeleze (co-chair of CIVIC) is serving as the faculty representative from historically undeserved group. After the decision of including AVP Angela Vidal-Rodriguez as an ex-officio member, there is one position for a staff member to be a representative.