EAA Committee

EAA Committee Purpose:

The purpose of the Equity and Affirmative Action Committee is to serve as an administrative committee advisory to the Chancellor. The committee's primary responsibilities are:

  • to make recommendations to promote Equity and Affirmative Action and eliminate discrimination at UWSP;
  • to serve as the primary body responsible for identifying policies, procedures, or practices which are or appear to be discriminatory;
  • to advise and assist the Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity and Affirmative Action;
  • to establish and coordinate education programs for the university community about affirmative action and discrimination issues.
Equity and Affirmative Action Committee Bylaws (Revised April 2005)

Chancellor's Charge to the Committee:

Each fall, the Chancellor gives a charge to the committee.

Regular Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 2:00 pm, 203 Main.

Committee Members:

The committe consists of three faculty, three academic staff, three classified staff and three students. Members are appointed by the Chancellor for three-year terms with the option of one-year extension.

Classified Staff Members:

Vacant
Joe Konopacky (08) (chair), Custodial Services
Robyn Woytasik (08), General Ledger

Academic Staff Members:

Laura Ketchum-Ciftci (09), University Centers
Bo DeDeker (08), Controller
Vacant

Faculty Members:

Vacant
Vacant
Lisa Theo (08), Geography/Geology

Student Members:

Vacant
Vacant
Vacant

Ex-Officio Members:

Jim Joque, Director of Disability Services
Mai H. Vang, Directory of Equity and Affirmative Action Office
Katie Jore, Vice Chancellor for Personnel and Budget
Bob Tabor, Direcotr of Personnel

Subcommittees: