Division Services
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Diversity and Multiculturalism division is responsible for managing and coordinating policies, procedures and programs governing affirmative action, diversity and equal opportunity concerns from employment to education and from application to treatment of termination.
Diversity and Multiculturalism works in collaboration or partnership with each of the 53 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities campuses, other units in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system office, various communities, K-12 school districts, agencies, businesses and the Attorney General's Office, when necessary.
The Diversity and Multiculturalism division consults, advises, trains and provides policy development in the areas of non-discrimination investigations, diversity, and affirmative action for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Diversity and Multiculturalism provides assistance and guidance to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institutions for affirmative action plan development, complaint investigation and compliance review with regards to State, Federal and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities rules and regulations.
The division promotes working and learning environments that are both physically and psychologically safe. The division assists Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institutions by providing employment and educational environments free of discrimination, harassment, and violence as well as assistance by recruiting and retaining a diverse staff and student body.
The Diversity and Multiculturalism division develops partnerships with business, community, civic and educational organizations to assist Minnesota State Colleges and Universities in carrying out its overall mission.
In order to to meet the responsibilities of the division, the Diversity and Multiculturalism staff uses three plans to help them focus on the diversity goals for the entire Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The plans are:
System-wide Strategic Diversity Plan 2006-2010
System-wide Strategic Work Plan for American Indians 2006-2010
