TULUP D&I Rationale
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In 2017, the Temple University Libraries & University Press (TULUP) Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee
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Our full charge can be found on Confluence.
D&I Committee Goals
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The Diversity and Inclusion Committee plans to collaborate with appropriate partners across our organization to achieve the following goals:
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Our full Goals and Actions can be found on Confluence.
Committee Appointments
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Committee members will generally serve 2-year terms, with one-third of the committee rotating off annually.
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Service on this committee involves committing considerable time and effort. Interested staff members should consult with their supervisors and, if necessary, seek their approval before applying.
All applications will be reviewed by the current committee and new committee appointments will be made by the committee chairs.
Because of the important role of the committee in representing the perspective of TULUP, high priority for appointments is given to applications that may be the sole or participating representatives of as many departments represented as possible. In addition, maintaining a good professional/support staff ratio will be considered when determining appointments.
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The committee will have a maximum of 9 members and 1 ex-officio membersmember, based on their professional function and expertise.
Committee Member Expectations
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- Review all relevant material before committee meetings.
- Co-creation of and accountability to group agreements governing discussion in meetings and overall collaborative work of the group. Example group agreements include:
- Try to reach consensus.
- Use “I” statements.
- Active participation in biweekly committee meetings and committee-sponsored events. The committee will do their best to accommodate a meeting time and place that works for as many members as possible.
- Share any University activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work.
- Support the efforts of the committee chairs and carry out individual assignments made by the chairs.
- Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the TULUP and Temple mission and goals.
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