The Office of the Vice President for Institutional Diversity will present a panel presentation featuring best practices dialogue on Tuesday, March 4, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the UNM SUB Lobo rooms A & B. Titled, “Best Practices Dialogue: Faculty Recruitment & Retention,” the panel presentation will feature Rita Martinez-Purson, interim vice president for Institutional Diversity; Richard Holder, deputy provost for Academic Affairs; and Arthur Gonzales, director of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Join in this preliminary review of some of the best practices in faculty recruitment and retention, in terms of diversification. Practices at UNM and other universities will be discussed, with opening remarks by the panel.
The panel will also address issues, challenges and opportunities presented by this effort, which is integral to the university-wide diversity plan. All faculty are encouraged to participate.
Best Practices Dialogue: Campus Climate
Additionally, on Thursday, March 6, a second best practices dialogue titled "Campus Climate," will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Acoma A & B in the SUB.
The panel presentation will feature Rita Martinez-Purson, interim vice president for Institutional Diversity; Randy Boeglin, dean of Students; and Melanie Baise, associate university counsel.
How members of a university community feel about the campus environment is the measure of campus climate. This panel will explore the concepts of a healthy campus climate and some of the best practices to strengthen it. Hate incidents and how they are addressed here and at other universities will also be discussed.
The entire UNM community is encouraged to participate. Refreshments and a light lunch and will be provided for both panel presentations.
For more information contact Felisha Herrera in the Office of the Vice President for Institutional Diversity at 277-1238 or via e-mail at fherrer1@unm.edu.