October 2024 Agenda - Office of the Provost | Montana State University

MSU Diversity Council

October 17, 2024

1:30-3:00 pm

Strand Union Building 235

	Ariel Donohue - Chair, Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer		TBD - Academic Deans		Kandi Gresswell - Division of Student Success		Barbara do Amaral - Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons
	Luna Richards - Student Diversity Representative		Mackenzie Spence - All Staff Council		Michelle Miley - Academic Diversity Partner		Jen Allen - Bobcat Athletics
	Toby Blake - Office of International Programs		Rob Maher - Faculty Senate		Madi Herman - Gender Equity Alliance		Kai Hegna - Associated Students of MSU
	Mohammad Sorouch - Graduate Partnerships
Other Participants
	Abby Rodi – Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Welcome and introductions
Approval of April meeting minutes

Informational items:
1. Diversity Report
2. Diversity and inclusion metrics
3. Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award (faculty) selection committee
4. Policy Review: Student Location Policy
  1. Draft: Student Location Policy draft (DOC)
  2. Draft: Principles and Practices of Student Location Policy draft v1 (DOC)
5. 30 - Margot Lee Shetterly

Public comment
Upcoming diversity events: see https://www.montana.edu/diversity/events/
1. Sack Lunch Seminar: Interpersonal Violence and Human Trafficking, Student Action, Oct. 16^th, 12 – 1 pm
2. DIV 110: Intersectionality and Privilege, Oct. 21^st, 12 – 3 pm
3. Convos and Common Ground: Religion and Spirituality, Oct. 21^st, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
4. Safe Zone 1: Awareness and Education, Oct. 23^rd, 1 – 3 pm
5. Dyslexia & Innovation: Symposium of Changemakers, Oct. 24^th, 5 pm, Inspiration Hall
6. Sack Lunch Seminar: ASIA: Fostering a Welcoming Environment for AAAPI Students, Oct. 30^th, 12 – 1 pm
7. Margot Lee Shetterly, Oct. 30^th, 6 pm, SUB Ballrooms
8. First Generation events, the week of November 4^th. Events include a kickoff (11/4), student panel (11/5), storytelling night (11/12), book discussions, and a photo display in the Renne Library
9. Convos and Common Ground: Class and Socioeconomic Status, Nov. 4^th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
10. Safe Zone 2: Ally Development, Nov. 6^th, 1 – 3 pm
11. Convos and Common Ground: Culture and Tradition, Nov. 11^th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
12. DIV120: Implicit Bias and Microaggressions, Nov. 12^th, 12 – 3 pm

Next meeting: November 21^st, 1:30-3:00 PM in Wilson 1-125