Diversity Defined: A Conversation with the Advisory Committee on Diversity Program Planning and Coordination (ACD)
- Melanie Bond (Iowa State University)
Abstract
Established in January 2007, the Advisory Committee on Diversity Program Planning and Coordination helps to coordinate diversity efforts across campus and to enhance university progress in this area. The committee is charged to assess the effectiveness of diversity efforts on campus, identify gaps in university diversity policies and efforts, develop new policies and initiatives as necessary, and ensure that units across the university are meeting diversity objectives. Attendees to this interactive session will have the opportunity to discuss possible changes to the university’s definition of diversity and ways to measure progress in this regard. Participants will also learn about the diversity web page for the university that is under development and will be able to make suggestions about its style and content.