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University Diversity Advisory Committee (UDAC)

Purpose

The University Diversity Advisory Committee advises and assists the Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity in the design and implementation of strategies that advance diversity at NC State. Such diversity strategies will (1) enhance access and opportunity for all in order to create a diverse campus community; (2) enrich the educational and workplace experience for all members of the university community; (3) promote personal and professional growth of all students, faculty, and staff; (4) foster mutual respect, valuing of differences, as well as cross-cultural understanding; and (5) prepare leaders for a competitive global community.

Responsibilities

Committee members' duties include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

  • Periodically review and recommend changes to the university diversity strategic plan,
  • Facilitate the implementation of existing diversity strategies, programs, and initiatives,
  • Periodically review and recommend changes to the campus diversity assessment plan,
  • Assist in highlighting, recognizing, and publicizing diversity initiatives to
    promote campus-wide cooperation and participation,
  • Share and vet diversity strategies, initiatives and information with their campus communities and constituents,
  • Foster a climate that promotes a better understanding of, and an appreciation for, diversity within their sphere of influence and encourage others to do the same,
  • Help educate members of the campus community about diversity issues and concers in order to enhance understanding, respect and appreciation for all members of the campus community.

2012-13 Meetings

The University Diversity Advisory Committee meetings will be held on the fourth (4th) Monday of each month from 3:00–4:30 pm in Winslow Hall, Winslow Conference Room located on the first floor.

The schedule for 2012-2013 is as follows:

  • Monday, August 27, 2012
  • Monday, September 24, 2012
  • Monday, October 22, 2012
  • Monday, November 26, 2012
  • DECEMBER 2012 – NO MEETING
  • Monday, January 28, 2013
  • Monday, February 25, 2013
  • Monday, March 25, 2013
  • Monday, April 22, 2013
  • Monday, May 20, 2013*
    (3rd Monday)
  • JUNE 2013 – NO MEETING
  • JULY 2013 – NO MEETING

* Indicates a change in the schedule. 

Meeting Minutes

Members

 

Original Units/ Functions Represented First Name Last Name Notes
Academic Affairs Shannon Davis Associate Dean COM
African American Cultural Center Shelia Smith McKoy African American Cultural Center
Arts NC State Lori Jones Center Stage & Arts Outreach
Athletics Tonya Washington Athletics
Human Reosurces Kathy Lambert Human Resources
Campus Life Tim Luckadoo Campus Life
OIED Marcia Gumpertz Faculty Diversity
OIED Tracey Ray Student Diversity
OIED Joanne Woodard OIED
Division of Academic & Student Affairs Eric Hawkes Student Development, Health & Wellness
College Diversity Coordinators Tameka Whitaker Design- Academic Affairs Diversity Coordinator
College Diversity Coordinators Thomas Easley Natural Resources
College Diversity Coordinators Lisa Guion CALS
Continuing Education Alice Warren McKimmon Center
Legal Affairs Eileen Goldgeier General Counsel
Libraries Mohan Ramaswamy NCSU Libraries
Finance and Business Pat Grantham Facilities
Graduate School David Shafer Graduate School
Staff- At Large Chip Futrell Continuing & Prof Edu/McKimmon Center
Student Government (undergrad) Regan Gatlin Student Senate President
Student Government (undergrad) Andy  Walsh Student Body President
Student Government (undergrad) Rachel Turner Chief of Staff, Diversity Chair
OIED Deb Luckadoo Staff Diversity
Undergraduate Affairs Carrie McLean First Year College/Undergraduate Academic Programs
Student Development, Health, Wellness Eric Hawkes Director of University Recreation
Advancement Rebecca Askew Director of Prospect Management 
Office of the Chancellor Sarah Stone Chancellor's Office/External Affairs
Faculty Senate Hans  Kellner Faculty Senate
Faculty Senate Juliana Nfah-Abbenyi Faculty Senate
Staff Senate Charles Craig Staff Senate
Graduate Student Bryan  Hoynacke Graduate Student
Multicultural Student Affairs Roderick Bradley Multicultural Cultural Student Affairs
Faculty Liaison Maria Correa CVM
Faculty Liaison Monica Leach CHASS
Faculty Liaison Wendy Krause College of Textiles
Faculty Liaison RaJade Berry-James Department of Public Administration
Faculty - At Large      
GLBT Center Justine Hollingshead GLBT Center
Admissions Marina Offner Admissions
Admissions Ronnie  Chalmers Admin
DELTA Monica Price DELTA
Campus Police David Rainer Env Health and Safety Center
Deans Dan Solomon PAMS
Office of Interantional Affairs Lauren Ball College of Veterinary Medicine
Emeritus Faculty Bill Swallow PAMS
University Planning and analysis Nancy Whelchel University Planning Analysis
Women's Center Ashley Simons-Rudolph Women's Center
Research and Innovation Carol Ashcraft Research and Innovation