Institutional Culture Committee

This committee is temporarily suspended for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

Membership: 6 Faculty, one from each academic college and one from the Library, two students, two staff senate representatives, two student affairs representatives, and one community member, the Chief of Institutional Culture will serve as the permanent Chair. 

Terms of Service: Faculty members will serve a two-year term and can serve two consecutive terms. When consecutive terms have been served, a three-year break must occur before serving again. All other members will serve a one-year term, except for the Chief of Institutional Culture. 

Description: The committee is responsible for helping to foster a values-based and purpose-driven campus community that strives to create a culture of belonging where every person feels valued and has an opportunity to add value. The committee will promote a culture of belonging outlined by the Office of Institutional Culture that aligns with the strategic plan, campus-wide leadership expectations, and service standards that help increase participation, productivity, and positive outcomes for all campus members. The committee will promote these principles through various sponsored programs and initiatives. Finally, the committee will be responsible for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Breakfast, the annual Inclusion Award, the monthly Appreciation and Belonging Hour on campus, as well as supporting ways to help incorporate variety in substantive and significant ways through teaching, learning, research, and campus-wide engagement.

2025-2026 Membership