New Faculty OrientationVice President Jabar Shumate
Office University Community
University Community Mission and Values
University Community Mission Statement“It is the mission of the Office of University Community to enhance the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, recognize and respect the essential worth of each individual, and value differences amongst groups. The Office of University Community aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including, but not limited to: race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, spiritual belief, geographic origin, abilities or disabilities, and socioeconomic status. Furthermore, The Office of University Community is committed to attaining diversity in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of students, faculty, and staff from underrepresented groups and communities. ”
University Community Core Values� Community Outreach and Collaboration
� The ability to empower and build strong relationships within the University Student body, Faculty and Staff, Departments, community and Alumni.
� Integrity� The ability to empower and build strong relationships within the
University Student body, Faculty and Staff, Departments, community and Alumni.
� Cultural Awareness and Understanding� To demonstrate understanding, awareness and respect of
differences.
The History of University Community
April – June 2015•April 15th 2015 – Fraternity Event makes national news •David L. Boren input and strategic location•June 1st, 2015 – The Office of University Community opens
Office Oversight
Office of University Community
Health Science Center
Main Campus
Tulsa Schusterman
Center
Who We Are…
OU Main Campus, Office Staff
Jabar Shumate• Vice
President
D’Andre Fisher• Special Assistant
to the Vice President
• Director of Operations
Pam Hicks• Executive
Assistant
C Don Bradley• Associate Dean of
Recruitment Services
• Special Assistant to the Vice President
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s•Mark Wilson – Tulsa
September 2015
•Angie and Pam – Henderson ScholarsOctober 2015
•Carrie McClain – Health Science CenterApril 2016
Disability Resource Center• June 2016
Chelle' Guttery, Ph.D. Director
Darcy Adams Maelzer, M.Ed. Associate Director
Adelaide Webb, B.A. Academic Resource Specialist
Cathy Ellison Administrative Coordinator
Tribal Liaison
• Warren Queton – August 2016• Institution to institution relationships
• Indigenous People’s Day – October 2015
• Natives American Department
• Native Nations Center
Student and Graduate Ambassadors
What We Do…
Freshmen Diversity Experience• Program Objectives:
� The Diverse OU Family � Being Aware of Difference � Understanding Stereotypes � Learning to Interact � Your Responsibilities
• Programs: � Camp Crimson� Gateway to College Learning
• 80% students had positive responses
• 4,200 Freshmen trained
LGBTQ Lounge
Recruitment Increase■ Hispanic/Latino
■ International
■ Asian
■ African American
■ Nat. Hawaiian/Other Pacific Island
■ American Indian/Alaskan Native
■ 2 or More Races
Where We’re Headed…
State of the Union speaker dialogue series Freshmen Diversity Training Bias Reporting System
Ally ProgramsFaculty Diversity Ally Staff Diversity Ally programs
University Community Center
Disability Resource CenterVeteran Student ServicesHenderson Scholars
Tulsa Diversity CoalitionDiversity and Inclusion Academic CouncilStrategic Planning Committee