Diversity and Inclusion Action Committee

Charge and Committee Composition

• Committee Charge
  • The Diversity Committee will develop and facilitate ways for the MU Libraries to bring attention to the value of diversity.
  • The Diversity Committee will create ways for MU Libraries personnel to become more aware of the ethnic and cultural diversity of the population the Libraries serves.
  • The Diversity Committee will engage the MU Libraries personnel in respecting and responding to the diversity manifested by the personnel of the MU Libraries.
  • The Diversity Committee will serve as a resource for issues and developments in diversity awareness.
  • The Diversity Committee will establish and maintain contacts with other groups engaged in the promotion of diversity awareness within the University of Missouri and within the community of Columbia, Missouri.
  • The Diversity Committee will establish and maintain contacts with other groups engaged in the promotion of diversity awareness in the library profession on a local, state and national level.
  • The Diversity Committee will actively seek input from the personnel of the MU Libraries.
• Composition
  • This standing committee will consist of five to seven members representing all levels of full-time staff.
• Method of Appointment
  • Each Spring, the Director of Libraries will call for volunteers to serve on the Diversity Committee.
• Terms of Appointment
  • The normal appointment will be for two years, with membership staggered to provide for continuity.
  • Appointments will be effective June 1 of each year.
  • Members may be reappointed.
• Vacancies
  • Vacancies will be filled by the Director of Libraries upon recommendation of the Diversity Committee Chair.

Sponsored by the Diversity Committee: April 4, 1996
Submitted to Library Council: April 4, 1996
Approved by Library Council: May 9, 1996
Approved by Library Director: May 9, 1996