The Council for Diversity and Interculturalism

CDI Meeting Dates Purpose Membership History Future The University of Tennessee Membership History Future

Meetings Dates September 13, 2017 October 18, 2017 November 15, 2017 January 17, 2018 February 14, 2018 March 21, 2018 April 18, 2018 May 09, 2018 Ayres Hall, Room 308H All meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00.

Our Leadership Dr. Angela Batey Mr. Floyd Akins Chair Chair - elect Associate Dean for Diversity College of Arts and Sciences James R. Cox Professor of Music Mr. Floyd Akins Chair - elect Associate Vice Chancellor Development and Alumni Affairs

Our Purpose The Council for Diversity and Interculturalism is a body appointed by the Chancellor to serve as an advocate to improve the campus climate for diversity and inclusion.

Appointed by Vice Chancellors Our Membership Appointed by Vice Chancellors Constituency Groups Student Government Association Graduate Student Senate Faculty Senate Student Life Academic Affairs Athletics Communications Development and Alumni Affairs Chancellor's Office Finance and Administration Human Resources Research and Engagement

Appointed by Commissions At Large (10) with three year terms Our Membership Appointed by Commissions At Large (10) with three year terms Commission for Blacks Commission for LGBT Commission for Women Military Science & Leadership College of Nursing Philosophy Dean of Students College of Arts & Sciences Psychology School of Art Center for International Education College of Business Undergraduate Admissions

Our Responsibilities A. Serve as a resource for academic and administrative units working to develop and implement diversity plans; B. Serve as an information resource to the Chancellor regarding diversity issues that require administrative attention, action, and, support; C. Monitor ongoing campus efforts focused on identifying and achieving diversity initiatives by assessing and annually reporting on the status of unit level diversity plans; D. Assist with campus-wide initiatives related to diversity and creation of a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive campus climate; E. Ensure that UTK develops and delivers extracurricular programs capable of providing the campus community with adequate diversity and intercultural training and education;

Our Responsibilities cont’d F. Identify and ensure that research is conducted and peer school comparisons are provided on the status of diversity and interculturalism; G. Collect and provide information about research and best practices related to diversity issues at peer and aspirational peer institutions; H. Provide advice and input to the campus Commissions, Councils, and other faculty, staff, and student committees and organizations that address diversity and inclusion issues and international and intercultural understanding; I. Assist with the development and strengthening of partnerships with diverse communities in Tennessee and globally.

A Call for Unity Council Chairs Accomplishment Our History A Call for Unity Council Chairs Accomplishment CDI was established by then Chancellor Loren Crabtree after recognizing a need to bring all campus commissions together. CDI wished to include representatives from all campus commissions. The first chairs of CDI were Marva Rudolph and Alan Chesney. In 2010-2011, it was decided that a “rotating chair” schedule would be put into place. This means each academic year, the council would have a Chair and Chair - elect. Every year, the Chair – elect takes the place of the Chair, and a new Chair – elect is elected. CDI was instrumental in advocating for the creation of the position of Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Inclusion.

Formation of CDI Action Plan Purpose of Action Plan Our History Formation of CDI Action Plan Purpose of Action Plan The first meeting of the Diversity Council (CDI’s first name) was held on October 11, 2004, with the late Dr. Marva Rudolph and Alan Chesney (retired) serving as co-chairs. The Council was called together and given its charge by then Chancellor Loren Crabtree. By January of 2005 we drafted a report entitled A Framework for Action and shortly thereafter changed the name to Council on Diversity and Interculturalism, in keeping with our Quality Enhancement Plan launched in 2005, “Ready for the World,” which emphasized intercultural as well as international engagement. This report represented efforts of the Knoxville Campus and its area units to create a campus- wide diversity plan. Information gathered and presented reflected a very thoughtful process of engaging administrators, faculty, staff, and students from academic and non-academic units in dialogue and discussions regarding diversity-relates issues.

Summary of Goals of Action Plan Our History Summary of Goals of Action Plan Create and sustain welcoming, supportive, and inclusive campus climate Attract and retain greater numbers of individuals from under-represented populations into faculty, staff, and administrative positions (particularly department heads, directors, deans, and vice chancellors). Attract, retain, and graduate increasing numbers of diverse students including those from historically under-represented populations and international students. Develop and strengthen partnerships with diverse communities in Tennessee and globally. Ensure that undergraduate curricular requirements include significant intercultural perspectives. Prepare graduate students to become teacher, researchers, and professionals in a diverse world.

Our Future In an uncertain time, ensure things do not fall through the cracks. 2. Sponsor and/or co-sponsor events throughout the academic year that advance Diversity in its many forms on our campus and in our community.

We are glad you are here and look forward to what you will contribute to diversity and inclusion efforts at UT!