What is the Commission on Ethnic Diversity?

The Commission on Ethnic Diversity (CED), originally named the Presidential Ambassadors for Cultural Diversity, was appointed by President Hughes in 1989.  Now known as the Commission on Ethnic Diversity, our University-wide committee draws in knowledge of members committed to a multicultural diverse educational environment.  We work to increase ethnic diversity among our student population, faculty, staff, and administration and to develop strategies to diversify the curriculum. Through unity and diversity can our campus create a better learning and working environment where we all share and learn from one another.

What are the goals and objectives of the CED?

The goal of Commission on Ethnic Diversity (CED) is to create an environment that facilitates the retention, education, and recruitment of diverse faculty, staff, and students.  The Commission assists the university in meeting the needs of our multiethnic campus community. 

Our objectives include:

• Identify and promote an appreciation for diversity issues and needs, while dispelling stereotypes that may
  exist on campus;
• Educate the campus community on cultural issues, serve as a role model for the appreciation of diversity
   and encourage diversity in the curriculum
• evaluate the efficacy of present University programs, policies, and procedures as they affect members of
   underrepresented racial/ethnic groups;
• Encourage recruitment and retention of ethnically diverse administrators, faculty, staff, service/academic
  professionals and students;
• Educate the campus community of the unique contributions that ethnic diversity can provide;
• Foster a better learning and working environment, and serve as an advocacy group bringing issues to the
  attention of the university community.
• Provide an open environment that fosters learning from one another; while assisting students, faculty, and
  staff with the tools and resources necessary to better understand issues of diversity.

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What are some of the CED's past activities and accomplishments?

• Initiated and sponsored the Ethnic Studies Minor program
• Sponsored the 2002-03 Diversity Proposal for Undergraduate Studies
• Sponsors the President's Awards on Ethnic Diversity each year
• Initiated the Ethnic Faculty Study of 2001-02
• Provides representatives for Administration/faculty searches
• Representatives on the  Hispanic Advisory Council of Coconino County

Who can be a member of the CED?

Anyone can!  We welcome students, faculty, staff and administration who share the common goals listed above.  This enhances our ability to voice relationships from every aspect of our campus.  If you are interested in joining the commission, please call (928) 523-8686 or email CED.Office@nau.edu

When are the CED General Meetings?

Please see the Home page.