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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is the University of
Minnesota's school of policy and planning.


Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee is responsible for (1) generating discussion and/or initiatives that value and/or actively promote diversity; (2) helping to achieve Diversity and Strategic Action Plan (DSAP) goals and (3) advancing strategies included in the DSAP.

The Diversity Committee is responsible for an annual review of the DSAP and recommendations for appropriate changes the community-wide State of Diversity Event discussion.

Committee Membership:

  • Dean’s Office co-chair, appointed by the Dean
  • Faculty/Staff co-chair, appointed by the Dean
  • Three faculty members, appointed by the Dean for three-year terms
  • Seven students, six chosen by student members of the committee (Three first-year students selected by three second-year student representatives). PASA Diversity Chair elected by students mid-year (2011–2012 Frantzie Saint Juste; new representative chosen in the middle of the academic year).
  • Three staff members, appointed by the Dean for three-year terms
  • Graduate Student Services representative, appointed by GSS for three-year term
  • Two alumni, selected for a three-year Terms by the committee co-chairs from applicants
  • One international student selected for a one-year term by the Humphrey Fellows Program

Working Groups

One way that members of the community can contribute is through service on a Diversity Committee Working Group.
We welcome those without any particular expertise related to these topics, and those with very pertinent expertise. If you have not yet been involved, we encourage your participation.

  • Communications
  • Curriculum
  • One Humphrey One Community (community conversations)
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Accountability/Evaluation
  • State of Diversity Event

First Year Student Committee Member Application

Working Group Volunteer Form

2012–2013 Full Committee Charge and Membership

2011-2012 Annual Diversity Committee Report

 

Alumni in Action

Eric Stults

Budget and Financial Analysis, U.S. Department of Transportation

MPlanning, 1990


Contact

Debra Fitzpatrick
Dean's Advisor and Coordinator on Diversity
257 Humphrey Center
301 19th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

612-625-7176
hhhdiversity@umn.edu

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