As the national debate over affirmative action policies continues and as Penn develops its institutional policies on sexual harassment, consensual sexual relations between faculty and students, and student conduct, it is important that faculty, staff and students play an active role in shaping our future course and implementing our policies. The University's Affirmative Action Council has ably carried out this responsibility for many years. I have taken this opportunity to review and update the charge and membership of the Council to ensure that it will be well equipped to handle its responsiblities during the coming year. In particular, I have added to the Council several faculty members who serve as Faculty Affirmative Action Officers in Penn's schools. The Council's charge and membership for 1995-96 appear below.
-- Judith Rodin, President
In addition, the Council is charged by the President with oversight and coordination of the University's implementation of the Sexual Harassment Policy, the Guidelines for Addressing Academic Issues of Students with Disabilities, and the Non-discrimination Policy.
Members of the Council are appointed by the President for one-year terms, and include faculty, staff, and students. The Director of Affirmative Action, administrators from the Provost's Office, Human Resources, and other University offices serve as ex-officio members on the Council. The Chairperson of the Council is a tenured faculty member appointed by the President for a two-year term.
Mr. Alvin Alvarez
Counseling and Psychological Services
Professor Howard Arnold
School of Social Work
Ms. Jeanne Arnold
African American Resource Center
Professor Regina Austin
Law School
Mr. Lawrence A. Burnley
Greenfield Intercultural Center
Ms. Joan C. Carey
Development Office
Professor Jean Crockett
Wharton School
Mr. Clint Davidson, ex-officio
Human Resources
Professor David DeLaura, ex-officio
Ombudsman
Professor Adelaide Delluva
School of Veterinary Medicine
Ms. Elena DiLapi, ex-officio
Penn Women's Center
Dr. Elizabeth Droz
Counseling and Psychological Services
Ms. Debra Fickler, ex-officio
Office of the General Counsel
Professor Oscar Gandy
Annenberg School
Mr. Art Gravina
Facilities Management
Mr. Jamal Harris
Undergraduate Assembly
Mr. Michael A. Hindery
Medical School/Center
Professor Lynn Hunt
School of Arts and Sciences
Ms. Anita Jenious, ex-officio
Affirmative Action Office
Dr. Barbara Lowery, ex-officio
Office of the Provost
Dr. Valarie Swain Cade McCollum, ex-officio
Vice Provost for University Life
Ms. Onyx Finney
United Minorities Council
Mr. David Morse, ex-officio
Policy Planning
Professor Daniel Perlmutter
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Mr. Stephen Schutt, ex-officio
Office of the President
Mr. Barry Stupine
School of Veterinary Medicine
Almanac
Tuesday, November 7, 1995
Volume 42 Number 11