ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY AND MINORITY AFFAIRS ACODAMA

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY AND
MINORITY AFFAIRS (ACODAMA)

• Presentation to the Caltech Faculty Board
• W.F. Deverell, Chair
• December 2, 2002

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Background on ACODAMA

• Established in 1998 by Vice President Chris
  Brennen
• Fall 2001 changed to an administrative committee
• Composed of faculty, staff, and students

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ACODAMA Members

• John Bercaw
• Chris Brennen
• Bill Deverell
• Rachel Deco
• Miriam Feldblum
• Catherine Jurca
• Parandeh Kia
• David Levy

• Gary Lorden
• Steve Mayo
• Erica ONeal
• Ray Prado
• Candace Rypisi
• Joann Stock
• April White
• Tashica Williams
• Ex officio

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ACODAMA Purpose

• Track and assess progress of diversity
  initiatives and programs on campus
• Make recommendations to the President on
  diversity initiatives
• Serve as a campus liaison for Minority Student
  Education Office and other programs
• Evaluate proposals made to the Presidents
  Diversity Initiative Fund

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Activities, 2001-2002

• Recommendation regarding minority postdoctoral
  fellowships
• Recommendation for diversity visiting committee
  for campus programs and climate

• Reviewed proposals to the PDIF
• Members participated in visits programs
• Diversity Retreat 2002 with DPG