Carmen Suarez, Ph.D. Chief Diversity Officer Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs

 UIdaho is an example of the broader and inclusive term of diversity  Diversity is an essential characteristic of the University  As the state land grant flagship institution, our responsibility is to meet a remarkable diversity of educational, scientific, agricultural and programmatic needs throughout our state  International student population

 We are located in Indian Country on the ancestral lands of the Nez Perce  We have a school of music called the Lionel Hampton School of Music  We offer certificate programs in Diversity Stratification, Global Justice and Professional Ethics  B.A. in Latin American Studies

 Minors in:  American Indian Studies  Religious Studies  Women’s Studies  College of Law’s Native Law Program  Graduate programs  STEM Initiatives

 Wide and inclusive outreach and support services, including:  Indigenous Affairs Officer  Native American Student Center  Women’s Center  Office of Multicultural Affairs  LGBTQA Office  CAMP  Disabled Student Services  Human Rights, Access and Inclusion

 What does this diversity mean in terms of making learning happen?  Factor in learning styles, gender, cultural communication differences, disability/ability, etc.  Help?  First and foremost, Academic Affairs  Vice Provost for Academic Affairs  Director, General Education  Teaching support, curriculum support, classroom management support, multiculturalism in the curriculum

 Diversity and Human Rights  General: Recruitment and retention of all populations for faculty, staff and students  How?: Culture and Climate  Student recruitment programs  Student service programs  Hiring process  Diversity education and outreach  Professional Development and Learning  President’s Diversity Council  Title IX, ADA, AA/EEO, Complaint Resolution

 Human Rights, Access and Inclusion  Office of Multicultural Affairs  Women’s Center  College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)  LGBTQA Office  Native American Student Center

 50+ member!  Work done via 6 committees: ◦ Student Recruitment and Retention ◦ Faculty Recruitment and Retention ◦ Staff Recruitment and Retention ◦ Multicultural Curriculum and Co-Curriculum Development ◦ Campus Culture & Climate Assessment and Continuous Improvement ◦ Community & State-wide Engagement

Objective A: Be a community committed to access and inclusion. Objective B: Be a community committed to civility and respect. Objective C: Be a community committed to productivity, sustainability and innovation.