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SM-S05-6

At its meeting of April 25, 2005, the Academic Senate passed the following Senate Management Recommendation presented by Senator Veregge for the Organization and Government Committee.

SENATE MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION

CREATING A FACULTY DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Whereas, San José State University is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty members from diverse backgrounds, and

Whereas, Recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty still presents challenges to the University, therefore be it

Resolved, That a Faculty Diversity Committee be established with the following membership and charge, and be it further

Resolved, That the Professional Standards Committee is requested to review S89-15.

Faculty Diversity Committee [PS] The Faculty Diversity Committee promotes diversity by actively engaging the various colleges in promoting diversity through appropriate recruitment and retention strategies. It also conducts periodic forums and other activities directed at increased recruitment and retention of diverse faculty. It reviews effectiveness of such activities and may recommend appropriate strategies and policies.

AVP Human Resources or designee

AVP Faculty Affairs or designee

One faculty member from each College and the General Unit

Associated Students Director of Faculty Affairs

Associated Students Director of Campus Climate

Approved: April 11, 2005

Consulted: Affirmative Action Committee, Chair of the Senate, Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs, Office of Equal Opportunity

Present: Wilson, Parsons, Easter, Fee, Hilliard, Choo, Hebert, Veregge

Absent: Lam, Selter

Vote: 8-0-0

Financial Impact: None