Diversity Integration Standing Committee (DISC)

Committee Charge

Hamline University’s strategic plan calls for the university to “become an exemplar in the integration of diversity to achieve and sustain an inclusive environment.” Consistent with our avowed commitment to “inclusive excellence,” diversity initiatives are infused throughout the strategic plan and are manifest in all strategic directions.

The Diversity Integration Committee is charged with the principal responsibility for leading, advocating, and coordinating university-wide efforts to realize diversity integration and inclusive excellence.

Scope

Specifically, the Diversity Integration Committee:

• Provides leadership in advocating and advancing diversity integration and inclusive excellence throughout the university community;
• Advises and consults with the Associate Vice President for Diversity Integration in proposing and coordinating the implementation of diversity integration initiatives supporting the university’s mission, vision, and strategic plan;
• Develops plans for ongoing assessment of existing, pending, and proposed diversity integration policies, practices, programs, and initiatives, and provides follow-up recommendations based on assessment outcomes.

The Associate Vice President for Diversity Integration (in consultation with the Diversity Integration Committee and the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs) reports quarterly to the President’s Staff and submits an annual report to the President and the University Leadership Team.

The President appoints the members of the committee. Members of the committee may serve up to two years.

Membership