The George Washington University’s President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion (PCDI) Nominations Work Group is pleased to announce the 2013 Call for Nominations process for membership to the Council and its Work Groups. The PCDI seeks a broad representation of individuals who will champion our commitment to recruit, strengthen and sustain a diverse student body, faculty and staff to build an inclusive community. Established in September 2010 by President Steven Knapp, the PCDI is comprised of GW students, faculty, staff and alumni. Through collaboration, research and action, the PCDI will propose a series of best practices that benefit all members of the GW community, enhance the experience of traditionally underrepresented populations, and cultivate a more inclusive climate for students, staff, faculty and the broader community of which GW is an integral part. A couple of PCDI accomplishments made to date is the development of a program to increase faculty diversity and hosting a dialogue on race, identity and visual culture.
Criteria for service for Council Members:
1. Council Members must be a GW faculty member, student (undergraduate or graduate), staff or alumni.
2. Council Members will serve three year terms. Terms will begin on January 1 of the calendar year and conclude on December 31. For students, the term will begin September and conclude in May. Terms may be renewable at the discretion of the Provost.
3. Council Members who serve as Work Group Chair will serve an additional year.
4. Council Members will serve in one of the Work Groups (descriptions attached).
5. Council Members must be available to attend scheduled meetings of the Council and their Work Groups
6. Council Members must have a demonstrated commitment, actions or accomplishments to advancing diversity, inclusion and/or multiculturalism in their respective school/division/department/office/constituency.
7. Council Members must have the ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide range of individuals and groups in the GW community.
Following the receipt of the nomination, all nominees for Council membership will be notified and asked to submit a one page statement that supports their interest or demonstrated commitment to the advancement of diversity, inclusion and/or multiculturalism.
Criteria for service for Work Group Members:
1. Work Group Members must be a GW faculty member, student (undergraduate or graduate), staff or alumni.
2. Work Group Members must be available to attend scheduled meetings.
3. Work Group Members must have a demonstrated commitment, actions or accomplishments to advancing diversity, inclusion and/or multiculturalism in their respective school/division/department/office/constituency.
4. Work Group Members must have the ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide range of individuals and groups in the GW community.
Deadline for Nominations is May 8, 2013
Nominations and self-nominations may be submitted online, via email, or campus/postal mail:
Online: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEtVMGhRRGFqOHVrdHNHN2RRbG9Ma3c6MQ#gid=0
For email, campus or postal mail nominations: The nomination must include nominator’s name, title, phone number and email address, nominees’ name, GW affiliation and email address. Indicate if they are being nominated for Council or Work Group membership. If you are making a nomination for Council membership, please include a bio of the nominee and summarize their commitment to the advancement of diversity, inclusion and/or multiculturalism.
Email: diverse@gwu.edu
Campus/postal mail: The George Washington University, Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, 2121 I St., NW, Rice Hall 813, Washington, DC 20052
For additional information contact the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion
202-994-7434 or diverse@gwu.edu
President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion Work Groups
Campus Outreach and Programming
Helps the Council to facilitate and promote opportunities for dialogue on diversity and inclusion; promote and support activities across the university that raise awareness; as well as organize recurring educational programs and use of web-based tools to equip and empower individuals and units.
Communications
Ensures there is a robust and visible display of GW’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on all our campuses and a sharing of best practices to achieve goals in these areas through, for example, university communications, web sites, blogs, and social media.
External Community
Identifies and supports efforts to strengthen and improve GW’s relationship with and contributions to the surrounding community of which we are a part.
Faculty Recruitment and Retention
Works with administration on matters related to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse faculty and for maintaining a climate that enables all faculty to achieve their highest potential.
Human Resources Advisory
Advisory to University Human Resources on matters related to recruiting, retaining, managing and developing a diverse workforce and for maintaining a climate that enables all employees to thrive.
Nominations
Establishes and implements annual process for recruiting and selecting members to serve on Council and Work Groups.
Research, Evaluation and Assessment
Supports the Council’s efforts to impact the design, analysis, dissemination and evaluation of campus-wide initiatives and interventions for the purpose of accomplishing GW’s diversity and inclusion goals.
Student Support and Alumni Engagement
Works with administration on matters related to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse student body, enhancing alumni involvement, and for maintaining a climate that enables students and alumni to achieve their highest potential and to engage fully in the GW and surrounding community.
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