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ABOUT US

The Commission on Equal Opportunity and Diversity (CEOD) is one of the ten formal commissions that are a part of the University Governance system. The Commission is one of the largest commissions with thirty-two members. These members represent all facets of the university community (students, staff, faculty and administrators).The Chair of the Commission is a member of the University Council.

The CEOD is charged to study, formulate, and recommend to University Council policies and procedures as they relate to the university’s responsibilities for equal opportunity, affirmative action, accessibility, and compliance; diversity planning and evaluation; diversity training and education; assessment of institutional climate; and similar matters of equity and diversity that affect the university.

CEOD was established as an official University Commission in March 2003. The first meeting was held in Fall 2003. Prior to this, the Commission can trace its history to the former University Committee on Equal Opportunty and Affirmative Action.

 

 

 

CEOD Membership for 2007 - 08

Commission Chair: Ruth Grene
Commission Vice Chair: Daphne Rainey
Commission Secretary: Alicia Cohen, Office of Multicultural Afffairs

Name Constitutent Role
Term
Kevin McDonald Multicultural Affairs
ex-officio
Kelly Oaks Equal Opportunity
ex-officio
Linda Woodard Human Resources
ex-officio
Pat Hyer Provost Office
ex-officio
Guy Sims Student Affairs
ex-officio
Kim Beisecker Cranwell International Center
ex-officio
Jack Davis Council of Academic Deans
2008
Elisa Sotelino Faculty Senate
2010
Ruth Grene Faculty Senate
2008
Brad Klein Faculty Senate
2009
Paul Davis Staff Senate
2010
Jean Brickey Staff Senate
2008
Deborah Morgan Staff Senate
2009
Patricia Smith Commission on A/P Faculty Affairs
2009
Sue Ellen Crocker Commission on Classified Staff Affairs
2008
TBA Commission on Student Affairs
2008
Dennis Welch Commission on Faculty Affairs
2008
Sheila Carter-Tod Black Caucus
2009
Ross Edmunds Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Staff/Faculty Caucus
2009
Ray Plaza Hispanic Faculty/Staff Caucus
2010
Ann Kilkelly Women's Center
2008
Mikhelle Taylor American Indian Studies Program
2010
Craig Brians ADA Coordinator's Office
2008
Carlos Evia Cranwell International Center
2008
TBA Appalachian Studies Program
2007
Sam Camden At-Large
2008
Rick Shingles At-Large
2009
Daphne Rainey At-Large
2008
TBA Student Government Association
2008
TBA Student Government Association
2008
Antionette Stroter Graduate Student Assembly
2008
TBA Council of International Student Organizations
2007

CEOD also elects two individuals to serve as At-Large representatives to University Council. One is a faculty/staff member and one is a student. Both serve a one year term.

2007-2008 At-Large University Council Representatives
At-Large Faculty/Staff: Julie Walters-Steele
At-Large Student: Manisha Patel