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Message from the Campus Equity and Compliance Office

Kathleen Roberts, Executive Director of Campus Diversity and Equity, is working on special projects for the Vice President of Human Resources through August when she will transition into new adventures. We wish Kathleen all the best with her future endeavors.

For all Campus Equity and Compliance business please contact Daryl McIlwain at 780-5510 or by email at darylmc@usm.maine.edu.

Welcome to the Office of Campus Diversity and Equity website. We re excited that you have chosen to visit us and learn more about the service we provide at this great University. The USM Office of Campus Diversity and Equity seeks to provide equal access and inclusiveness for under represented groups in the USM community through multicultural programming, minority student and professional development and community outreach.  We further strive to develop and maintain a safe and harassment-free environment for the entire USM community through conflict resolution and compliance with discrimination laws and university policies. The Office of Campus Diversity and Equity is dedicated to cultivating a University that is equitable in all of it's endeavors.


 

President's Council on Diversity

The President's Council on Diversity consists of a cross section of faculty, staff and students that advise the President on issues of equity, diversity, social justice, multiculturalism, and inclusion within the university community.

The Council welcomes new members for '08-'09. Council membership is a Presidential appointment.
If interested please contact Susie Bock, at bocks@usm.maine.edu


 

PCD meetings for Fall 2009 are yet to be determined. Please check back or email bocks@usm.maine.edu for more information.

 

Diversity Action Plan


Diversity Initiatives

President's Council on Diversity Member List

Diversity Dialogue Readings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multicultural Student Affairs

Multicultural Student Affairs works to increase the awareness and appreciation of the many diverse cultures and ethnicity at USM through programming, dialogue, and cultural events. It engages Native American, African, African/American, Latino, Asian, Asian/American student development and academic support in achievement of career and other perceived goals. The office is also the home of the North American Indian Tuition Waiver/Scholarship Program, Culture Beat, and the Multicultural Center.


North American Indian Tuition Waiver Scholarship Program

The Waiver/Scholarship Program of the University of Maine System has been established to encourage eligible Native Americans to pursue higher education in Maine. The tuition waiver program covers the cost of tuition and mandatory fees, and room and board on campus at the double room rate.

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The EEO Office

The University of Southern Maine is committed to maintaining a respectful, fair educational, living and working environment, free from discrimination or harassment. The goal of the University is to prevent discrimination or harassment from occurring and to provide a means of raising and resolving complaints.

 

Affirmative Action Information Survey

 

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The University of Maine System
Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action and Diversity

Website

Please use above link for all policies relating to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action and Diversity for the University of Maine System.

 

 

 

 

 

222 Deering St.
Portland, ME
780-5510

 

Executive Director
Kathleen Roberts

Associate Director
Daryl McIlwain

Activities and Events
Diversity Action Plans
E O complaint procedures
ESL
Human Resources
Mediation Program 
Filling Faculty Positions
Filling Professional Positions
Multicultural Student Affairs
Noncompetitive Internal Promotions, Transfers, and Voluntary Demotions
Nondiscriminatory Harassment
Nondiscrimination Notice
Opportunity Hiring Program
Policies and Procedures
President's Office
Resources
Special Collections
Student Organizations 
Student University Life 
Students with Disabilities

University of Maine System Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Site

University of Maine System Diversity Plans

Women and Gender Studies Program

 

External Links

Program Calendar

Cultural Competency Workshops