Five members appointed for overlapping terms of three years each. The functions of the Committee require that members should have a particular interest in issues that are relevant for promoting a 'culture of inclusion.'
The Committee shall:
(1) recommend to the Board of Directors policies and programs related to the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of members who represent a diverse population (as defined in Board Document A06-18) of the Association;
(2) initiate, develop, and encourage Association-wide plans related to the recruitment, development, and advancement of librarians and information professionals from under-represented groups within the organization;
(3) evaluate applicants for the Diversity Leadership Development Program award and recommend to the Board those suitable for receipt of the award; and
(4) initiate publicity regarding diversity concerns through Association-wide methods of communication.
(The Membership Manager is a member of the Committee and the association Office contact.) Committee definition revised January 2006 -- Board Document A06-25.
Chairs |
Committee Members Innocent Awasom (2007-2010) Vernon Totanes (2008-2010) Liz Bibby (2009-2011) |
Board Liaison |
Staff Committee Member Doug Newcomb dnewcomb@sla.org |
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