Equal Opportunity Committee The Equal Opportunity Committee reviews policies concerning discrimination and recommends modifications when necessary. In performing its duties, members serve as a committee for hearings involving alleged discrimination. Committee Overview The Equal Opportunity Committee reviews reports issued by university, state, and federal sources to determine and recommend hiring, promotions, and retention activities required for the university to comply institutional goals. The committee will forward reports and recommendations to the chancellor. The chancellor will coordinate with vice chancellors those actions necessary to assure compliance. Membership consists of four students appointed annually by the Student Government Association; one graduate student appointed annually by the Graduate Student Council; five faculty members appointed to staggered three-year terms by the Faculty Senate; and five staff members appointed to staggered three-year terms by the Staff Senate. The Vice Chancellor for Diversity Initiatives and Community Engagement serves as an ex officio, nonvoting member. The committee elects a chair at the beginning of each academic year. Committee Members First Name Last Name Term Expires Appointed by Tiffany Mosley Position Affirm Action Carlitta Moore Position VCAIE Christine Wright 2028 Faculty Senate Michele   Merrritt 2027 Faculty Senate Stephanie Gotay 2029 Faculty Senate April Sheppard 2028 Faculty Senate Sarah Scott 2028 Faculty Senate Patience Bishop                                       2027 GSC Kadence Kimbrough 2027 SGA Nakayla Harris 2027 SGA Karter Bell 2027 SGA Brooklyn Slater 2027 SGA Craig Estes 2027 Staff Senate Andrea Massie 2027 Staff Senate Maria Howard 2027 Staff Senate Jessica   Gregory 2027 Staff Senate Dominique White 2027 Staff Senate Candence Brooks 2027 VCAIE Archie L. Thomas 2027 VCAIE