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    Equity, Diversity Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)

    Membership

    • Chair: Director at Large – EDI
    • One (1) Executive Board member
    • Minimum of three (3) MRSA Members

    MRSA members are appointed by the Executive following a call for expressions of interest. The EDI Committee’s term will be for two years with the option of renewal.

    Preference will be given to members who self disclose that they are members of an equity seeking group and/or express knowledge and skills that will assist the goals of the committee such as:

    • current knowledge of EDI best practices and a strong desire to continually learn about this work  through formal and informal resources;
    • broad understanding of marginalization, racism, and discrimination, which may have developed from a lived experience;
    • passion for internal and external relationship building, connecting with the MRSA community and advocating for members within their university roles.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Meet once per month or as necessary.
    • Build and gather resources, tools and information on best practices for EDIA, understanding of marginalization, racism, and all forms of discrimination. 
    • Advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility on campus and promote solutions and improvements for internal and external activities.
    • Advise and recommend improvements to policies and procedures, and priorities to the Board and Executive Director with respect to EDIA.
    • Contribute to planning and organizing events that celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity.
    • Propose and implement member educational opportunities designed to enhance awareness of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility issues on campus and within society.
    • Supporting the initiatives and recommendations of the EDIA Joint Task Force Committee, other identified university EDIA objectives and equity-seeking groups.

    Reporting

    The DAL-EDIA is responsible for reporting regularly to the Board and Executive Director, and/or larger membership.  

    Reporting may include information, discussion, calls to action and budgeting needs which may further include detailing progress, outcomes and recommendations.

    Level of Authority

    Active Advisor: The committee investigates and suggests action. The Board will likely take the committee’s suggestions.