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 educational 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 Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m., 203 Main

Committee Members:

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

Classified Staff Members:

• Lisa Ebert (07), Health Promotion & Human Development
• Joe Konopacky (08) (chair), Custodial Services
• Robyn Woytasik (08), General Ledger

Academic Staff Members:

• Laura Ketchum-Ciftci (09), University Centers
• Bo DeDeker (08), Controller
• Sue Kubly (09), Student Support Services

Faculty Members:

• Qiang Sun (08), Biology
• Susan Talarico (08), Mathematics
• Lisa Theo (08), Geography/Geology

Student Members:

• Greg Hartman (08), Multicultural Issues Director, SGA
• Sara A. Miller (08)
• Michael Wilson (09)

Ex-Officio Members:

• Jim Joque, Director of Disability Services
• Mai H. Vang, Director of Equity and Affirmative Action Office
• Mick Veum, Vice Chancellor for Personnel and Budget
• Bob Tabor, Director of Personnel

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