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