The Committee on Mission and Equity (CME) reviews institutional policies, procedures and practices of our community life, and collaborates inclusively on the challenging and essential work of justice and equity across the university, to ensure that we are serving one another and our students in ways that best embody our Mission and Values.

1. Review and propose revisions to institutional policies, procedures and practices of our community life, such as disciplinary procedures, grievance policy, hiring practices, onboarding practices, separation practices, handbooks, housing arrangements, and facilities.
2. Review and propose revisions to institutional documents to ensure the use of language respecting the diversity of our community members.
3. Train and authorize members to serve on grievance committee.
4. In consultation with the Ombuds and others, Identify DEIB strengths, issues and opportunities within all aspects of Lakeland University, and propose actions to empower growth and change.
5. Work with the Director of Student Diversity, Equity and Belonging Initiatives, the Director of the Ulrich Center, and Human Resources in order to resource professional and curricular development, and support community initiatives, that provide students, faculty, and staff with a foundation for increasing intercultural competence and equity across campus.
6. Anticipate and respond to acute issues and needs, whether local, national, or international.

Standing Members

• Co-Chairs: Director of the Ulrich Center (Julie Mavity Maddalena) and Director of Student Diversity, Equity and Belonging Initiatives (Le'Shay Guy)
• University President (Beth Borgen)
• Chaplain-Ethicist (Julie Mavity Maddalena)
• HR Representatives (Jim Jones, Corissa Elfrid)

Rotating Members and Openings

Nominated by the community and appointed by the president in consultation with the Director of the Ulrich Center, Director of Student Diversity, Equity and Belonging Initiatives, and an HR representative

• 3-4 Faculty Members (including a Kellett faculty member)
  • Current: Aimee Burns, Cynthia Schmal
  • Open Positions: 1-2
• 3-4 Staff Members (including an hourly staff member)
  • Current: Stuart Schmidt, Jennifer VandenAvond
  • Open Positions: 1-2
• 1-2 Coaches (from different seasons)
  • Open Positions: 1-2
• 1 Administrative Leadership Team Member (ALT)
  • Open Position: 1
• 3-4 Students
  • Current: Margaret Riemer
  • Open Positions: 2-3