Commission on Human Diversity
Call for applications
Commission on Human Diversity Social Justice Award
The Kutztown University Commission on Human Diversity is pleased to announce
the Commission on Human Diversity Social Justice Student Award. The awards
recognize Kutztown University students who embody an ongoing commitment to
critical social justice through campus and community activities such as: Areas of
study and research, writing, performance, artmaking and service.
Aligned with the mission of the commission, the students work must be related to
various dimensions of multiculturalism, diversity, social justice, inclusion and
equity and accessibility with in relationship to any facet of human diversity,
including race/ethnicity, social class, sexuality, gender, ability, language, religion,
and geography.
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Eligibility for the Award
• Any undergraduate/graduate full or part time student
• A student with a good academic standing
• Any major on campus -
Essay Guidelines
Candidates should submit a 300-500 word essay demonstrating the following:
A commitment to critical social justice in word and action through campus
and community activities such as: Areas of study and research, writing,
performance, artmaking and service. -
Applications are due by: May 5th, 2020
Students will be honored at the beginning of the fall 2020 semester and
presented with a certificate and $100 gift certificate to the KU bookstore.
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Questions?
Contact Dr. Wunder at wunder@kutztown.edu
Comission Description
Pursues the goal of having a university community where all members honor each other's differences. It sets priorities, monitors changes and educates the community in order to create an environment in which all members will receive proper recognition, encouragement and support. Meetings: monthly. Terms: 2 years. Appointees: 11 of the 27 members
Reports to Administrative Council.
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Membership
Name
Term
ExpiresAmy Pfeiler-Wunder, (College of Visual & Performing Arts Representative)**
8/2020
Paige Brookins (Academic Dean/Director)**
8/2021
Hanna Hotalen (SCUPA Representative)**
8/2021
Stephen Stoeffler (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Representative)**
8/2021
Ko-Hsin Hsu (At-Large Faculty Member Representative)**
8/2020
Mark Wolfmeyer, Chair (At-Large Faculty Member Representative)**
8/2021
Baron Vanderburg (At-Large Professional Staff Representative)**
8/2020
Debra Duenyas (College of Education Representative)**
8/2021
Muratcan Erkul (College of Business Representative)**
8/2020
Connie Lawrence, Secretary (AFSCME Representative)
8/2020
Jason Garcia (At-Large Professional Staff Representative)**
8/2021
Jerry W Schearer, Vice-Chair (GLBTQ Resource Center Liaison)
8/2021
Bruce Gottschall (Lambda Liaison)
8/2021
TBD (Commission of Status of Women Liaison)
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TBD (Commission on the Status of Minorities Liaison)
*
TBD (Disability Services Office Liaison)
*
TBD (Women's Center Liaison)
*
Melina Quinones (Multicultural Center Liaison)
*
TBD (Office of International Admissions Liaison)
*
TBD (Student Affairs/Dean of Student's Office Liaison)
*
TBD (SGB Diversity Council Student Representative)
8/2020
TBD (SGB Diversity Council Student Representative-Religious Based Group)
8/2020
TBD (SGB Diversity Council Student Representative)
8/2020
TBD (SGB Diversity Council Student Representative)
8/2020
TBD (SGB Diversity Council Student Representative)
8/2020
TBD (Non-Traditional Student Representative)
8/2020
Daniel Metzger (Graduate Student Representative)
8/2020
* Indefinite Term of Office
** Appointed by Committee on CommitteesStudents are invited to participate in the Kutztown University Governance and Advisory Committees. This is a great way to get to know others at the university, become a part of the decision-making process and have your voice heard. No prior experience necessary, just a genuine interest in being an active part of the community!
Student Government Board reviews online applications on a rolling basis and makes student placements in early September. Questions? Please contact Leah in Student Involvement at casselli@kutztown.edu.
Union Committee Representative: To be considered for a committee union position please contact a union representative. - Mission & Bylaws
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Meeting Times
Normally meets the third Thursday of each month during the semester.
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Agenda & Minutes
Spring 2020
Agenda
Minutes
Fall 2019
Agenda
Minutes
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Annual Conference on Human Diversity
Each spring, the annual conference of Kutztown University's Commission on Human Diversity unites activists, scholars, students & the community for talks. The Commission's mission: advocating for the the rights and dignity of all people, all the time.
Contact the conference chair: Jerry Schearer at 610-683-4923 or schearer@kutztown.edu
For more information please contact:
University Senate
Email: senate@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610.683.4675
Students are invited to participate in the Kutztown University Governance and Advisory Committees. This is a great way to get to know others at the university, become a part of the decision-making process and have your voice heard. No prior experience necessary, just a genuine interest in being an active part of the community!
Student Government Board reviews online applications on a rolling basis and makes student placements in early September. Questions? Please contact Leah in Student Involvement at casselli@kutztown.edu.
Union Committee Representative: To be considered for a committee union position please contact a union representative.