1. The Council for Diversity and Interculturalism

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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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;

9. 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.

10. 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 , 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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