[Vision2020] Now we know who is next at UI

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 00:18:29 GMT

UI Restructures Diversity Administration
To Devote More Dollars to Programming

MOSCOW – In an effort to devote more money to diversity programming than to 
diversity administration, the University of Idaho will close the Office of 
Diversity and Human Rights and reallocate funding for that office to other 
diversity-related offices on campus.

The ODHR director and management assistant will be reassigned to other 
university departments.

“The university’s commitment to diversity continues to be strong, and a 
priority is university-wide implementation of the diversity and human rights 
plan,” said Interim President Gary Michael. “This restructuring puts more 
discretionary funds in the hands of the people on the front lines providing 
oversight and programming that positively impacts the entire university 
community.”

Approximately $100,000 will be reallocated to other diversity offices and 
functions, primarily the Office for Multicultural Affairs and the UI Women’s 
Center. The Ad Hoc Presidential Campus-wide Diversity Programming Committee, a 
group comprised of faculty, staff, students and administrators who were 
responsible for this year’s slate of Black History Month activities, will help 
decide how best to distribute the remaining funds for academic and other 
diversity programming.

The human rights compliance officer will continue to report directly to the 
president. Her responsibilities include providing guidance and training to UI 
students, employees and others, as well as investigating discrimination and 
harassment complaints. The ad hoc committee also will continue to report 
directly to the president on programming issues in the areas of diversity and 
human rights. 

> Apparently the best way to respect diversity and promote it to make sure you 
get rid of it. 

Heather
Jordan

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