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The CODRE
Commissioners Handbook
2020-2021
COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY
& RACIAL EQUALITY
CONTENTS
Welcome from the Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Meeting of Commissioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
President’s Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Committees at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Roster of Commissioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 13
Description of Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2019-2020 COMMISSIONERS HANDBOOK #2
From the Chair: Muriel Harris
Welcome to the Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality (CODRE)! As current chair, I invite you
to review and explore how the Commission is committed to its mission as an advisory group to the
President of the University of Louisville on issues of diversity and inclusion. It strives to improve the
learning and working environments for our faculty, staff and students.
The Commission has a number of standing committees that meet regularly. There is much to do,
so I hope you join one of our six (6) standing committees and be an active commissioner! We
have recently embarked on Campus-wide Listening Sessions, giving the campus community the
opportunity to share their concerns about our campus’ climate. We aim to have three sessions per
semester. We welcome these conversations!
The Commission solicits nominations for two annual awards recognizing faculty and staff and the
work they do to support CODRE’s ideals of diversity and inclusion. They are the:
• Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award
• Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Staff Award
While members of the Commission have been involved in developing the University’s Anti-Racism
Agenda, due to COVID-19, many of our usual diversity programming activities have been derailed,
however, we are excited about the up-coming year and it is our hope that this website will keep you
updated on all CODRE’s activities. Please visit often. Let us know how we can support your efforts!
Sincerely ,
Muriel Harris, PhD
Chair 2020-2021, Commission on Diversity & Racial Equality (CODRE)
Associate Professor, Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
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MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS
2020-2021
Email REMINDER CAMPUS WIDE LISTENING AGENDA ITEMS due EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE GENERAL BODY
due 2wks before SESSIONS 1st Thursday of month Monday before MEETING MEETING
July 27, 2020 August 10, 2020 August 11, 2020 August 13, 2020
August 31, 2020 September 7, 2020 September 8, 2020 September 10, 2020
September 28, 2020 October 1, 2020 October 12, 2020 October 13, 2020 October 15, 2020
October 26, 2020 November 5, 2020 November 9, 2020 November 10, 2020 November 12, 2020
November 30, 2020 December 3, 2020 December 14, 2020 December 15, 2020 December 17, 2020
December 28, 2021 January 7, 2021 January 11, 2021 January 12, 2021 January 14, 2021
January 25, 2021 February 4, 2021 February 8, 2021 February 9, 2021 February 11, 2021
March 1, 2021 March 4, 2021 March 15, 2021 March 16, 2021 March 18, 2021
March 29, 2021 April 1, 2021 April 12, 2021 April 13, 2021 April 15, 2021
April 26, 2021 May 6, 2021 May 10, 2021 May 11, 2021 May 13, 2021
May 24, 2021 June 3, 2021 June 7, 2021 June 8, 2021 June 10, 2021
The executive Committee meets Tuesday before the scheduled general body meetings.
Executive Committee meetings are from 11: 30 A.M. until 1:30 P.M.
Prior to these meetings, Commissioners and guests will receive a friendly reminder of the date, time and location, as well as any
pertinent documents provided by the Executive, Standing or Ad-hoc committees. Please remember to RSVP.
General Body meetings are from noon until 2:00 P.M.
Prior to these meetings, Commissioners and guests will receive a friendly reminder of the date, time and location, as well as any
pertinent documents provided by the Executive, Standing or Ad-hoc committees. Please remember to RSVP.
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PRESIDENT’S CHARGE
The Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality (CODRE) was established
in 1998 by University of Louisville President John Shumaker, to promote a
campus culture of inclusion and engagement.
The Commission’s role in diversity related activities includes:
• To serve as the president’s policy advisor on issues of diversity at the
University of Louisville.
• To make recommendations to the president for the development
or revision of initiatives to make the University a more inclusive
community, and to report the progress of these initiatives.
• To develop strategic and tactical actions in cooperation with the
Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) to improve the learning
and working environments at the University of Louisville.
• To support crucial dialog and efforts to promote cultural values and
diverse perspectives that characterize the United States that must be
reflected in our university.
• To serve as a resource to members of the president’s staff, executive
cabinet, and individual units that seek assistance and advice with
diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• To recognize and support staff and faculty who have made
outstanding contributions in advancing diversity.
• To develop and support programming to augment student learning
and research.
Developed by the Executive Committee of the Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality
April 4, 2017
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ROSTER OF COMMISSIONERS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
First Name Last Name Term Committee Phone Email Address
Expires
Muriel Harris 2021 Chair 852-4061 muriel.harris@louisville.edu
Connie Martinez 2022 Vice Chair CODRE, Co-Chair - HLFSA 852-0019 mcmart01@louisville.edu
Dwayne Compton associate Student Engagement Committee 852-5303 dwayne.compton@louisville.edu
J'Lissabeth Faughn 2022 Diversity Programing Committee, Co-Chair 502-625-5921 jlissabeth.faughn@louisville.edu
Leondra Gully ex-officio Diversity Programing Committee, Co-Chair 852-0231 leondra.gully@louisville.edu
Faye Jones ex-officio Campus Environment Team 852-7159 veronnie.jones@louisville.edu
Maria Tinnell 2023 Communication & Marketing Committee 852-7391 maria.tinnell@louisville.edu
Carrye Wilkins 2022 Staff Concerns Committee, Acting-Chair 852-2457 carrye.wilkins@louisville.edu
COMMISSIONERS
First Name Last Name Term Representing Department Phone Email Address
Expires
Dereck Barr- 2023 Assistant professor, College of Business 852-4834 dereck.barr-pulliam@louisville.edu
Pulliam
Erica Camp 2022 (staff, Adminv Assoc in ED-HPES) 852-6642 erica.camp@louisville.edu
Dewey Clayton 2022 Prof., department of political science 852-8969 dewey.clayton@louisville.edu
Fannie Cox 2022 University Libraries 852-2705 fmcox@louisville.edu
Katrina Elliott 2023 Academic Counselor/ Student Affairs Chair 852-5575 katrina.elliott@louisville.edu
for BFSA, Anthropology and Geography
Patrick Harris 2023 Professor, Medicine/Physiology 386-7729 pdharr01@louisville.edu
Kristie Helm 2023 UBM Intermediate, 852-3772 kehelm03@louisville.edu
Medicine/Pediatrics/Pulmonology
Susan Jenkins 2022 Program Coordinator 852-5595 susan.jenkins@louisville.edu
Sr. VP Community Engagement
Khotso Libe 2022 Administrative Systems Analyst - Strategic 852-8109 ktlibe01@louisville.edu
Enrollment Manag. & Student Success
Connie Martinez 2022 International Student & Scholar Services, 852-0019 mcmart01@louisville.edu
Co-Chair - HLFSA
Aleeta Powe 2023 College of Arts & Sciences 852-5969 ampowe09@louisville.edu
Ishwanzya Rivers 2022 Assistant Clinical Professor 852-0639 ishwanzya.rivers@louisville.edu
Charles Sharp 2021 faculty, Asst. Professor in 852-7565 charles.sharp@louisville.edu
College of Business-Marketing
Heather Storer 2023 Assistant Professor, 408-547-7036 heather.storer@louisville.edu
Kent School of Social Work
Daniela Terson de 2023 Associate professor, CEHD/ HSS 296-2123 dtdepa01@louisvllle.edu
Paleville
Tonia Thomas 2023 Program Director, 852-2712 tonia.thomas@louisville.edu
HSC Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Enid Ttucios- 2022 Director, Muhamad Ali Institurte, Prof of Law 852-7694 ethaynes@louisville.edu
Haynes Brandeis School of Law
Marian Vasser 2021 staff, Director of Diversity Education and 852-2252 marian.vasser@louisville.edu
Inclusive Excellence
Jim Warner 2023 Coordinator Marketing and Publications, 592-8788 james.warner@louisville.edu
College of Business
Carrye Wilkins 2022 (staff, Assoc Dir in UGA Administration) 852-7434 carrye.wilkins@louisville.edu
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ROSTER OF COMMISSIONERS
COLLABORATIVE
First Name Last Name Representing Department Phone Email Address
Craig Blakely School of Public Health and Info. Sciences 852-3297 craig.blakely@louisville.edu
Valerie Casey Women’s Center 852-2315 vmcase01@louisville.edu
Oscar Chavez Department of Public Safety/Campus police 852-6611 oscar.chaves@louisville.edu
Dawn Heinecken Women & Gender Studies 852- 8160 dawn.heinecken@louisville.edu
Christina Howard Staff Senate 852-5256 christina.howard@louisville.edu
Ricky Jones Pan African Studies 852-0027 ricky.jones@louisville.edu
Tisha Pletcher PEACC Center 852-7014 tisha.pletcher@louisville.edu
Dave Parrot Title IX / ADA Compliance 852-5787 dave.parrot@louisville.edu
EX-OFFICIO
Payton Atwood National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) student payton.atwood@louisville.edu
Carcyle Barrett Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) 852-6211 carcyle.barrett@louisville.edu
D’Onte Blount Student athletes student donte.blount@louisville.edu
LaShara Renee Bonds Black Student Nursing Group (BSNG) student lashara.bonds@louisville.edu
Jordan Branch 3rd year Medical Student student jordan.branch@louisville.edu
Blaz Bush SHADES HSC LGBT Center 806-470-6624 blaz.bush@louisville.edu
Sabina Chertmanova International Student Council (ISC) student szcher01@louisville.edu
Valerie Combs Diversity Development 417-1624 valerie.combs@louisville.edu
Tamekka Cornelius Advisor for MAGS 852-5207 tamekka.cornelius@louisville.edu
Jason Deakings Multicultural Association of Graduate Students student jason.deakings@louisville.edu
(MAGS)
David Echeverria MLK Scholars 859-462-6634 david.echeverria@louisville.edu
Antwuan Ford Physical plant 912-4502 antwuan.ford@louisville.edu
Heather Fox Commission on the Status of Women 852-1912 heather.fox@louisville.edu
Bob Goldstein Institutional Research, 852-6169 robert.goldstein@louisville.edu
Effectiveness and Analytics
Kimber Guinn International Center 852-8698 kimber.guinn@louisville.edu
Lisa Gunterman LGBT Services 852-0227 lisa.gunterman@louisville.edu
Kaeleah Hampton MLK Scholars student kaeleah.hampton@louisville.edu
Marcus Hayes Physical plant 365-7270 marcus.hayes@louisville.edu
Maliya Homer Black Student Union (BSU) student maliya.homer@louisville.edu
Demitri Johnson-Cantu Black Law Students Association (BLSA) student demitri.johnson-cantu@louisville.edu
Colleen Martin Disability Resource Center 852-0285 colleen.martin@louisville.edu
Mary Elizabeth Miles Human Resources 852-6688 maryelizabeth.miles@louisville.edu
Luke Moore SHADES LGBT Students of Color student george.moore@louisville.edu
Shanelle Morrison MLK Scholars student shanelle.morrison@louisville.edu
Monica Negron Hispanic/Latino Faculty & Staff Association 852-7255 monica@GoCards.com
Isiah Pantiere Student athletes student isiah.panitere@louisville.edu
Lexi Raikes Student Government Association (SGA) student lexi.raikes@louisville.edu
David Schultz Faculty Senate 852-5938 david.schultz@louisville.edu
Amy Shoemaker Athletics (Rep for Vincent Tyra) 852-3858 amy.shoemaker@louisville.edu
Nicole Sparling Latin Student Union (LSU) student nicole.sparling@louisville.edu
Courtney Turner Student National Dental Association (SNDA) student courtney.turner.2@louisville.edu
Karen Tachi Udoh Student National Medical Association (SNMA) student karen.udoh@louisville.edu
Daphne Woolridge National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) student daphne.woolridge@louisville.edu
SUPPORT STAFF
Cathy Elliott Commissions Office 852-5417 catherine.elliott@louisville.edu
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BYLAWS
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this Commission shall be the Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality (“CODRE” or the “Commission”).
ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
The Commission is a Presidential advisory group composed of faculty, staff, administrators, and students from different racial/ethnic,
social status, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and religions that reflect the diversity within the university community.
The purpose of CODRE is to serve and advise the University President as the primary policy advisor on issues of diversity and racial
equality at the University of Louisville. These issues include, but are not limited to: recruitment, retention, and promotion of faculty,
professional and administrative staff, and university staff of color; group based inequalities and inequities; the academic success of
students of color (retention, curricular concerns, and Campus Environment Team); and addressing oppression; specifically, sexist and
racist conduct that impedes the educational mission of the university; and the development of strategies and practices that support
“education that is multicultural.”
CODRE will serve as the Campus Environment Team for the University of Louisville. CODRE will 1) advise the University President, the
Council on Post-secondary Education (CPE) and relevant organizations by gathering information on diversity, campus climate and
environmental issues from UofL faculty, staff and students; 2) provide the internal and external dissemination of information on the
campus climate and environment with regards to diversity issues; and 3) monitor campus climate and diversity issues.
CODRE will monitor and assess university unit actions to develop and implement plans which enhance and promote inclusion, equity,
and campus diversity. Specific unit actions in the areas of affirmative action and gender pay equity will be monitored as well as any
other unit actions that relate to the enhancement of campus diversity. CODRE will report periodically on the progress in these and
related areas, and will evaluate them and recommend appropriate courses of action to the University President, Board of Trustees and
other concerned university officers.
CODRE will develop and implement collaborative initiatives focused on students, faculty and staff in support of an inclusive
educational environment.
CODRE will recommend strategies, policies, and practices for new, revised, and modified initiatives to the University President to
make the university an inclusive environment for under-represented groups with a history of discrimination; to improve the working
environment for people of color and members of other diverse groups; to develop dialogues across campus constituencies (faculty,
staff, students, and community) to promote acceptance of and a common commitment to diverse perspectives; and to attain
acknowledgment as a preeminent metropolitan research university.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
The CODRE, is a Presidential advisory group composed of faculty, staff, administrators, and students that reflect the diversity within the
university community. The University President will appoint members of the Commission and the Chairperson of CODRE. All terms of
membership shall be from July 1st to June 30th of the fiscal year.
SECTION 1. ACTIVE MEMBERS
Active voting members shall be faculty, staff, and administrators, who shall serve three year terms and students who will serve
annual terms. Active members shall be representative of the diversity of the university and the campuses which comprise the
university. Exceptions to 3 year terms are in the cases when a new member is completing the unexpired term of another member.
Active members will constitute the majority (not less than 15) and the voting members of the commission.
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SECTION 2. EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
If an ex-officio member is appointed by the President as an active member, another person from that unit (selected by the unit
head) may serve as an ex-officio member.
Individuals serving in the following University positions are designated as Ex-officio:
• Black Faculty and Staff Association, Chair President or representative of the following student
• Commission on the Status of Women, Chair organizations:
o Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
• Cultural Center, Director
o Black Student Nursing Group (BSNG)
• Disability Resource Center, Director
o Black Student Union (BSU)
• Diversity Representative from Development
o International Student Council (ISC)
• Hispanic/Latino Faculty & Staff Association, Chair
o Latin Student Union (LSU)
• Human Resources, Associate Vice President
o MLK Scholars
• International Center, Director
o Multicultural Association of Graduate Students (MAGS)
• Line employee from Physical Plant
One from each campus and a Female representative o National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
• Representative from both LGBT Center @ HSC o National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
and Belknap LGBT Center o Porter Scholars
• Vice Provost for Institutional Research, o SHADES (LGBT Students of Color)
Effectiveness and Analytics
o Student Government Association (SGA)
• Vice Provost Diversity and International Affairs
o Student National Dental Association (SNDA)
• Vice President of Athletics
o Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
o Athletic sport representatives one female one male
Ex officio members may designate a member of their staff to attend CODRE meetings. Ex-Officio members (or their designee) shall
serve on standing committees aligned with their organizational area of focus to support the work of the Commission.
SECTION 3. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Appointments of associate members shall be determined by the full Commission. Associate members are faculty, staff,
administrators and students who may serve CODRE or one of its standing committees and/or ad hoc committees for a specific
project, issue or time period, at the request of the standing committee, the Executive Committee, or the Chair of the Commission.
SECTION 3b. AT LARGE MEMBERS
Up to two At-large commissioners may be recommended to the general body for any given annual term by the EC Commissioners.
SECTION 4. QUORUM AND ADJOURNMENTS
Meetings with 51% of the voting membership shall be necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business.
SECTION 5. RESIGNATIONS AND REMOVAL
RESIGNATION - any CODRE member may resign from the CODRE at any time by giving written notice to the Chair of CODRE.
Resignation shall take effect upon receipt of letter by the Chair of CODRE. Acceptance of resignation shall not be necessary to make
it effective.
When a Commission member’s resignation has been received by the Chair of CODRE, a replacement for said Commission member
shall be requested by the Chair of CODRE to the University President. The Chair of CODRE shall submit a list of five individual names
for the University President to consider for the replacement. More than six (6) vacancies without designated replacements shall
constitute the absence of a quorum for the transaction of business.
REMOVAL - any member may be removed from the Commission for malfeasance for conduct detrimental to the interests of the
Commission or for refusal to render ongoing involvement or participation in carrying out the mission, goals and work of
the Commission.
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ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS
SECTION 1. TIME OF THE MEETINGS
There shall be at least one meeting held monthly on or near the campus of the University of Louisville, the time to be determined by
the Executive Board of the Commission.
Executive Committee meetings are held within the same week of scheduled monthly CODRE meetings.
SECTION 2. SPECIAL MEETINGS
Special meetings of the full Commission may be called by the Chair of CODRE as deemed necessary.
SECTION 3. ATTENDANCE
Commission members have a duty to their constituent group(s) to attend Commission meetings of CODRE, its Executive and
standing committees of which they are members. After three successive absences by a member, the Chair shall remind the member
of the Commissioner’s obligation to attend and participate in meetings.
If the Commission member’s absences continue, the Chair shall ask the Commission member to reconsider his/her appointment and
may ask for his/her resignation after meeting with Executive Committee.
A record of attendance shall be maintained in the minutes of all CODRE and subcommittee meetings. Commission members unable
to attend the established attendance policies found in these Bylaw will be requested in writing by the Chair of CODRE and approved
by the Executive Committee of CODRE to resign so that the work of the Commission may advance based upon “value added
attendance” and performance.
ARTICLE V. OFFICERS
The officers of CODRE shall be the Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission and the members of the Executive Committee.
SECTION 1. CHAIR
The Chair of CODRE shall be appointed by the President and serve as an ex officio member of the President’s staff and the
Executive Cabinet. The Chair of CODRE shall serve for a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms.
The Chair of CODRE shall preside over the monthly meetings of the full Commission and Executive Committee. The Chair may
appoint any ad hoc committees necessary for the functioning of the Commission.
SECTION 2. VICE CHAIR
The Vice-Chair of CODRE shall be elected by the full commission. The Vice-Chair of CODRE shall serve a three year term.
ARTICLE VI. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee shall be comprised of the Chair and Vice Chair of CODRE, Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs,
Chairs of the standing committees.
Section 1. The Chair of CODRE shall serve as chair of the Executive Committee. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair of CODRE
shall preside and chair the Commission.
Section 2. The Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs serves as a resources to CODRE and will serve on the Executive
Committee.
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ARTICLE VII. BUDGET
Annually a financial budget shall be established to support the administration, programs and activities of the Commission. The Chair
of CODRE shall receive release time and/or compensation for assuming the appointment. The Vice Chair of CODRE shall also receive
release time and/or compensation for assuming the appointment.
ARTICLE VIII. CODRE COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. STANDING COMMITTEES
There shall be seven (7) standing committees to address specific constituency issues. The standing committees shall be the Faculty
Concerns Committee, Staff Concerns Committee, Student Engagement Committee, Diversity Programming Committee, Campus
Environment Team Committee, Communications and Marketing Committee, and The Research Grant Committee for Undergraduate
Students
A. FACULTY CONCERNS COMMITTEE
1. Faculty representation, increasing the number of faculty of color;
2. Faculty satisfaction and retention as it relates to faculty of color;
3. Support faculty satisfaction and retention for other diverse populations (related to gender/identity, language,
disability etc.).
B. STAFF CONCERNS COMMITTEE
1. Gather and disseminate concerns and information from UofL staff regarding diversity and climate issues, retention,
employment, recruitment and promotion.
2. Work collaboratively with UofL Human Resources to enhance the development and implementation of affirmative action
and diversity plans and to develop strategies that affect underutilization and under-representation of staff of color.
3. Work collaboratively with Human Resources to enhance the work life of diverse staff members (social, economic, and
professional diversity considerations in addition to gender/identity, language, disability)
C. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
1. Gather and disseminate concerns and information from UofL students regarding diversity and climate issues, retention,
graduation, academic and student life.
2. Work collaboratively with UofL Student Affairs and academic units to enhance the development and implementation of
affirmative action and/or diversity plans which enhance student development and life; promote the development of cultural
pluralism and leadership, work to develop strategies that affect underutilization and under-representation of students of
color as developing role models for the UofL student community.
3. Work collaboratively with UofL Student Affairs and academic units to enhance student life for other diverse student
populations (e.g. gender/identity, disability, language, multi-cultural variations).
4. CODRE will also collaborate with students and student related organizations to provide support for student initiatives that
reflect an inclusive educational environment.
D. CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT TEAM
CODRE is to serve as a component of the Campus Environment Team for the University (in collaboration with the Office of the Vice
Provost for Diversity and International Affairs) and will advise the University President, relevant internal organizational structures
and the Council on Post-secondary Education (CPE) by gathering information on diversity, campus climate and environmental
issues from UofL faculty, staff and students; CODRE will be instrumental in the internal and external dissemination of information on
the campus climate and environment with regards to diversity issues; and the monitoring of campus climate and diversity issues.
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Campus Environment Team through developed strategies facilitate discussions with a variety of university related entities in an
effort to gather information from the University community on the campus climate and environment as it relates to diversity and
campus climate issues.
Chair of the Campus Environment Team shall be jointly held by the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs and a
CODRE member.
E. DIVERSITY PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
The Diversity Programming Committee shall be a committee of the Commission which holds responsibility for identification and
support of programming for staff and faculty in collaboration with the community that supports an inclusive multicultural
learning environment.
The Diversity Programming Committee as a committee is collaborative in nature; promotes diversity as a multi-faceted endeavor,
and as such, the Diversity Committee may collaborate with other commission/ university committees to accomplish their tasks (e.g.
student concerns committee, community organizations).
The Diversity Programming Committee initiatives support multicultural education; instructional diversity development; and
programmatic efforts that enhance and strengthen student’s educational experiences and supports diversity and social justice.
F. COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING COMMITTEE
The Communications and Marketing Committee is responsible for the dissemination and publication of CODRE information to
membership and the university community. Items the committee develops and maintains can include but are not limited to
the following:
• website, newsletter and calendar,
• annual goals and report of accomplishments,
• nomination and new membership information,
• meeting, election and regular business,
• orientation booklet for new members, and
• Commission sponsorships and events
G. THE RESEARCH GRANT COMMITTEE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
The Research Grant Committee for Undergraduate Students strives to create a culture of research among the diverse student body
especially within the undergraduate student population. Research proposals are solicited annually or semi-annually (depending on
the availability of funds.) Submitted proposals will be reviewed by Ad hoc members who are selected by the committee chair. The
work of this committee greatly symbolizes the collaboration and support among various units of the university to achieve excellence
in diversity through research scholarship. The research funds have been traditionally provided through the office of Vice President
for Research, School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies, CODRE funds, and through matching funds from various units and
departments.
H. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Section 1. All Chairs are identified Standing Committees shall be voting members of the Commission (with the exception of the
Campus Environment Team). Standing Committee Chairs may be appointed by CODRE for 2 - three year terms.
Section 2. Ad Hoc Committees.
The Chair of CODRE and/or the Executive Committee may establish ad Hoc committees to address issues as deemed necessary and
appropriate; and to accomplish specific administrative tasks including but not limited to the following:
A. Budget
B. Research and Assessment
C. Bylaws and Amendments
These ad Hoc committees may include active, ex-officio and /or associate members to accomplish the assign task.
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ARTICLE IX. SELECTION OF CHAIR
Selection of a new Chair shall be initiated by the Commission. This selection will be accomplished through a nominating and voting
process conducted by the Commission. During the year of completion of a Chair’s term, the full body of the Commission shall nominate
three (3) candidates, who have served at least one year on the Commission from the current membership of the Commission. The
names of the three nominated candidates shall be forwarded to the University President, for the selection of the Chair of CODRE for
the upcoming term.
ARTICLE X. COLLABORATIVE RESOURCE AREAS
The nature of the mission of the Commission sets-forth the following major collaborative working relationships:
1. Department of Public Safety/Campus police 6. School of Public Health and Information Sciences
2. Faculty/Staff Senate Representative 7. Title IX / ADA Compliance
3. Latin American/Latino Studies 8. Women’s Center
4. Pan African Studies 9. Women & Gender Studies
5. PEACC Center
The Commission has a unique relationship with these resource areas as collaborative allies with a shared vision that supports,
promotes, celebrates, values and recognizes the inter-sectional nature of race, gender/identity/orientation, and class and which is
a central component in the support of diverse students and university wide multicultural efforts, providing support for an inclusive
educational environment for students of color in addition to other diverse student groups. The resource areas will collaborate with
the Commission toward development of new multicultural strategies, opportunities and initiatives in support of educational growth
and development.
ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
These bylaws can be amended only by the full commission, at any regularly scheduled meeting, provided that the amendment has
been submitted in writing; to the Executive Committee for review, and upon its recommendation has been forwarded to the full
Commission. The proposed Bylaw amendment shall be submitted to the full Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting prior to the
meeting at which the vote is scheduled. Approval shall require an affirmative vote of a majority of the voting membership of the
full commission.
Revised January 20, 2021; additional edits to come as approved by the general body.
#13 COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY & RACIAL EQUALITYDESCRIPTION OF COMMITTEES
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT TEAM
Chair, Faye Jones— Interim Senior Associate Vice President for the Office of Diversity and Equity
The Campus Environment Team monitor’s the university’s provision of a safe and secure environment for all members of the campus
community and will play active role in maintaining this environment through direct participation in programs and services.
The Campus Environment Team for the University (in collaboration with the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and International
Affairs) and will advise the University President, relevant internal organizational structures and the Council on Post-secondary
Education (CPE) by gathering information on diversity, campus climate and environmental issues from UofL faculty, staff and students;
CODRE will be instrumental in the internal and external dissemination of information on the campus climate and environment with
regards to diversity issues; and the monitoring of campus climate and diversity issues.
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COMMITTEE
Chair, Maria Tinnell — Office of Communications and Marketing
The Communications committee will be a standing committee and will be responsible for the dissemination and publication of CODRE
information to membership and the university community. Items the committee will develop and maintain can include the following:
• website, newsletter and calendar
• annual goals and report of accomplishments
• nomination and new membership information
• meetings, elections and regular business
• commission sponsorships and events
DIVERSITY PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
Co- Chairs, J’Lissabeth Faughn, Campus Housing & Leondra Gully, Cultural Center
The Diversity Programming Committee is responsible for identifying and supporting programming for students, staff and faculty in
collaboration with the community that supports an inclusive multicultural learning environment. The Diversity Programming Committee
promotes diversity as a multi-faceted endeavor, and as such, the Diversity Committee may collaborate with other commission/
university committees to accomplish their tasks (e.g. student concerns committee, community organizations etc.). This Committees
initiatives support multicultural education; instructional diversity development; and programmatic efforts that enhance and strengthen
student’s educational experiences and supports diversity and social justice.
A subcommittee of Diversity Programming is the President’s Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award. The intent of the award is to
honor multicultural teaching, through the utilization of teaching styles, culturally pluralistic and socially constructed ideals, course
content and processed global perspectives, and scholarship.
FACULTY CONCERNS COMMITTEE
Chair, Muriel Harris - School of Public Health & Information Sciences
The Faculty Concerns Committee strives to identify concerns and issues related to faculty satisfaction, retention and promotion. It
facilitates and supports faculty professional development and provides an open, communicative channel to the faculty.
2019-2020 COMMISSIONERS HANDBOOK #14STAFF CONCERNS COMMITTEE
Chair, Connie Martinez - International Student & Scholar Services,
The Staff Concerns committee gathers and disseminates concerns and information from UofL staff regarding diversity and climate
issues, i.e., retention, employment, recruitment and promotion etc. This committee works collaboratively with UofL Human Resources
to enhance the development and implementation of affirmative action and diversity plans and to develop strategies that affect
underutilization and staff of color and other under-represented populations. Staff Concerns works collaboratively with Human
Resources to enhance the work life of diverse staff members (social, economic, and professional diversity considerations in addition to
gender/identity, language, disability etc).
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Chair, Dwayne Compton — Office of Community Engagement (HSC)
TEAM SEC has been restructured and is now poised to assist the first 48 registered student organizations in good standing that would
like to have a personal connection to a governing body that reports directly to the President of your university. Student issues are OUR
issues. This team comprised of UofL staff stands ready to hear and attend to our student’s thoughts, questions, needs and whatever
necessary under the scope of our work.
Major goal of Team SEC is to:
• Introduce the existence and special efforts of CODRE and the Student Engagement Committee to all undergraduate student groups on
roster through a series of meetings with the RSO presidents and other communication platforms;
• Rethinking how to make the best connection with the RSO leaders.
THE RESEARCH GRANT COMMITTEE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Chair, TBD,
The Research Grant Committee for Undergraduate Students strives to create a culture of research among the diverse student body
especially within the undergraduate student population. Research proposals are solicited annually or semi-annually (depending on the
availability of funds.) Submitted proposals will be reviewed by Ad hoc members who are selected by the committee chair. The work of
this committee greatly symbolizes the collaboration and support among various units of the university to achieve excellence in diversity
through research scholarship. The research funds have been traditionally provided through the office of Vice President for Research,
School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies, CODRE funds, and through matching funds from various units
and departments.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
CODRE WEBSITE
Much of the information you’ll regularly need as a new commissioner can be found on our website:
http://louisville.edu/codre
YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT:
Jake Beamer, Administrative Support
codre@louisville.edu
102 Grawemeyer Hall
Bellknap Campus
PH: (502) 852-5417
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