Members: Four faculty members, one of whom will be designated as chair; the Dean of the Faculty (or designate); the Dean of Student Academic Services (or designate); one representative from the Office of Admission and Financial Aid; one representative from the Dean of Students’ Office; two student representatives from the LUCC Committee on Multicultural Affairs.

Purpose: To promote in the Lawrence community:

1. greater cultural and ethnic diversity;
2. a climate conducive to attracting and retaining minority students, faculty, and staff;
3. curricular and extracurricular initiatives aimed at increasing multicultural awareness and appreciation.

To these ends, the committee will:

1. advise the president on matters relating to multicultural affairs;
2. promote faculty and staff engagement in the recruitment, selection and retention of minority students, faculty and staff;
3. make available appropriate educational and training resources for faculty and staff;
4. sponsor, on an annual basis, workshops, symposia, or other events for faculty, staff, and students on multicultural themes or problems;
5. work to increase community awareness of the challenges associated with being a member of a cultural or ethnic minority at Lawrence and in Appleton.