Diversity and Affirmative Action
Presidents Commision for the Enhancement of Diversity Resources (PCEDR)
The President's Charge
Brief History
Expectation of Members
How Members Participated in 2004-2005?
2005-2007 PCEDR Members
2005-2007 PCEDR Meeting Dates
How Representatives are choosen?
The President’s Charge
The President's commission for the enhancement of Diversity Resources is made up of members who advocate a progressive, comprehensive approach to quality diversity programs, policies, and education; who facilitate the vision of an optimal academic environment and appropriate relationships among all constituents; model high ethical and professional standards; promote usage of contemporary knowledge of all cultures; support non-discriminatory practices; and nurture a unprecedented effort to retain all students as lifetime sycamores.
As you are aware, diversity is extremely important to the future of Indiana State University. As we move forward into a more global economy, diversity issues have profound effects on our efforts for accreditation, fusion of the campus community, student retention, and student work and personal success.
Respectfully,
Lloyd Benjamin III.
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Brief History
The Commission has always included a diverse representation of the University’s administrators, faculty, support staff, and students.As the 10th President of Indiana State University, Dr. Lloyd W. Benjamin, III ordered strategic reconstruction of the Commission in 2000 to further advance the University plan for the 21st century. With the Commission now known as the President’s Commission for the Enhancement of Diversity Resources, ISU seeks to continue development of cultural awareness among students, faculty, and staff through positive approaches to diversity into the University’s curriculum, research, campus life, and the understanding of global economics, politics, environments, and cultures.
The commission’s purpose is two-fold:
- To ensure that the University community demonstrates appreciation and understandinf of cultural and ethnic diversity in their own country.
- To contribute to the good relationships between the United States and other nations with students and employees of different cultures.
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Expectations of Members:
- Participate and support diversity events
- Act as a mentor, advisor or reliable friend to an international or underrepresented student at ISU
- Have or acquired working knowledge of Civil Rights in America
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How Member’s Participated in 2005-2006?
- ADA Policy Draft
- Compass II Racial & Ethnic Discrimination Subcommittee Activities
- Received ISU Faculty Search Procedures
- Received Updates on All Campus Wide Diversity Programming Efforts
- Choosing Diversity Winners in the Annual Diversity Awards Luncheon
- Diversity Newsletter Input
- MAPS Programming
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2005-2007 PCEDR Members:
Karen Liu, Ph.D
Faculty Senate Representative
eeliu@isugw.indstate.edu
LaNeeca Williams
Diversity & Affirmative Action
lwilliams2@isugw.indstate.edu
Lucy Lopez De-Victoria
International Affairs Center Representative
ascluz@isugw.indstate.edu
Valerie Craig
MAPS, Diversity & Affirmative Action
vcraig@indstate.edu
Vacant
Residential Life Representative
Denise Collins, Ph.D.
Women’s Studies Representative
dcollins@indstate.edu
Chuck Norman
Sociology Dept. Representative
socnorm@isugw.indstate.edu
Vacant
African American Cultural Center Rep.
Vacant
NAACP-ISU Chapter Representative
Lynn Foster
PCEDR Representative
nufoster@isugw.indstate.edu
Rita Worrall, Ph.D.
Disability Student Services Representative
sacworra@isugw.indstate.edu
Marlene Lu
Delta Sigma Omicron Representative
mlu@isugw.indstate.edu
Debra Runshe
Center for Teaching & Leaning Rep.
ctldebra@isugw.indstate.edu
Vacant
Greek Councils Representative
Karen Schmid, Ph.D.
Academic Deans Representative
kschmid@isugw.indstate.edu
Vacant
SGA Representative
Brenda L. Edington
ISU Public Safety Representative
bedington@isugw.indstate.edu
Vacant
McNair Scholars Representative
Mary Kay
Academic Opportunities Program Rep.
sackay@isugw.indstate.edu
Lea Rapier
Support Staff Council Representative
Lrapier1@isugw.indstate.edu
Esther Acree
Department Chairs Representative
eacree@isugw.indstate.edu
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2007-2008 PCEDR Meeting Dates:
To Be announced
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How the representatives are chosen?
President Benjamin designates the department that is able to nominate members to the President's Commission. Within the departments the Chairperson or Dean nominates a representative.
Membership is three Academic Years.
| Departments / Groups |
Person Who Nominates |
| Indiana Coalition for Blacks in Higher Ed (ICBHE) |
President of ICBHE |
| Center for Teaching & Learning |
Director (serves or appoints) |
| Support Staff Chair |
Support Staff Council |
| Academic Deans |
Provost |
| Department Chairs |
Provost |
| PCEDR |
Group Choice All Members |
| Faculty Senate |
Faculty SenateChair |
| International Affairs |
International Affairs Director (serves or appoints) |
| Vice Presidents |
President of University or Designee |
| Students |
SGA President Designee |
| Residential Life Director |
Residential Life Designee |
| Women’s Studies Dept. |
Director |
| Sociology Dept |
Chairperson or Designee |
| African American Studies Dept |
Chairperson or Designee |
| African American Cultural Center |
Director or Designee |
| Public Safety |
Director or Designee |
| Ronald McNair Project |
Director or Designee |
| NAACP College Chapter |
President Designee |
| Delta Sigma Omicron |
President Designee |
| Greek Councils PHC |
NPHC Designee |
| Academic Opportunity Program |
Director or Designee |
| Disabled Student Services |
Director or Designee |
| Director / Assistant Director of Diversity & Affirmative Action |
Ex-Officio Members |
| MAPS (Mentoring for Prospective Scholars) Counselor |
Ex-Officio Members |
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