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University Diversity Advisory Committee (UDAC)

Purpose

The University Diversity Advisory Committee advises and assists the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion 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.

2011-12 Meetings

Meetings are held from 3:00-4:30 in Winslow Hall Conference Room 100. They are the 4th Monday of the month except as noted below.

  • Monday, August 22, 2011
  • Monday, October 24, 2011
  • Tuesday, November 29, 2011*
  • Monday, January 23, 2012
  • Monday, February 27, 2012
  • Monday, March 26, 2012
  • Monday, April 23, 2012
  • Monday, May 21, 2012* (3rd Monday)

Meeting Minutes

Members

Units/Functions Represented Current Members
Academic Affairs Shannon Davis
African American Cultural Center Sheila Smith McKoy
Athletics Tonya Washington
Human Resources Kathy Lambert
OIED Marcia Gumpertz
OIED Tracey Ray
OIED Joanne Woodard
College Diversity Coordinators Tameka Whitaker
College Diversity Coordinators Thomas Easley
College Diversity Coordinators Lisa Guion
Continuing Education Alice Warren
Legal Affairs Eileen Goldgeier
Libraries Mohan Ramaswamy
Finance and Business Pat Grantham
Graduate School David Shafer
Staff – At Large Chip Futrell
Student Government (undergrad) Ethan Harrelson
Student Government (undergrad) Hemangi Patel
Student Government (undergrad) Chandler Thompson
Student Government (undergrad) Chris Watts
Student Affairs Deb Luckadoo
Undergraduate Affairs Carrie McLean
Advancement Rebecca Askew
Office of the Chancellor  
Faculty Senate  
Staff Senate  
Graduate Student  
Multicultural Student Affairs Abraham Dones
Faculty Liaison Maria Correa
Faculty Liaison Monica Leach
Faculty – at large Hector Jaimes
GLBT Center Justine Hollingshead
Admissions Marina Offner
DELTA Monica Price
Campus Police David Rainer
Deans Dan Solomon
Office of International Affairs Lauren Ball
Emeritus Faculty Bill Swallow
University Planning and Analysis Nancy Whelchel
Women’s Center Ashley Simons-Rudolph
Research and Innovation