Kansas State University

Diversity Point People

DPPs have the following roles, within their various Colleges/Departments

• Strategic planning, leadership, and accountability for diversity.
• Assisting in the creation of a college strategic plan for diversity, aligned with the university’s Strategic Plan for Diversity.
• Coordinating the college diversity committee, or acting in the capacity of staff support/dean’s liaison.
• Assisting in the recruitment and retention of underrepresented faculty and staff.
• Assisting in the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students.
• Assisting in identifying and working with Faculty Diversity Fellows, in the colleges where this is appropriate.
• Promoting curriculum transformation (cutting edge pedagogy; infusion of Tilford competencies, internationalization, etc.).
• Assisting in fundraising efforts to support the college’s strategic plan for diversity and the university’s plan, as appropriate.
• Assisting with special initiatives and projects/events, as requested.
• Attending the coordinating meetings for college Diversity Point People organized by the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

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