Faculty & Staff Resources — Office of Institutional Equity

The University of Louisville does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual in educational programs and activities. Accordingly, while a program or activity may be focused on the needs or issues of a particular group, they are intended to be inclusive of all and any participant may benefit from attendance or participation in these programs and activities.

Organization	Description
Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality (CODRE)	The Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity (CODRE) was established in 1998 by University of Louisville President John Shumaker, to promote a campus culture of inclusion and engagement. The Commission’s role in diversity-related activities includes: To serve as the president’s policy advisor on issues of diversity at the University of Louisville. To make recommendations to the president for the development or revision of initiatives to make the University a more inclusive community, and to report the progress of these initiatives. To develop strategic and tactical actions in cooperation with the Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) to improve the learning and working environments at the University of Louisville. To support crucial dialog and efforts to promote cultural values and diverse perspectives that characterize the United States that must be reflected in our university. To serve as a resource to members of the president’s staff, executive cabinet, and individual units that seek assistance and advice with diversity and inclusion initiatives. To recognize and support staff and faculty who have made outstanding contributions in advancing diversity. To develop and support programming to augment student learning and research.
Commission on the Status Women (COSW)	In August of 1993, U of L’s President, Dr. Donald Swain, appointed the Task Force on the Status of Women to assess the status of women faculty and staff at the university and recommend changes to improve that status. From this ethnically diverse group of fourteen women and five men came Meeting the 21st Century: Access, Opportunity and Achievement— The Report of the Task Force on the Status of Women 1994, an in-depth study of issues affecting the work experience of women employees at U of L.
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity	The University of Louisville is an Institutional Member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community for faculty members, postdocs, and graduate students. The NCFDD has partnered with more than 230 colleges and universities as institutional members. The NCFDD provides professional development and mentoring opportunities. Its virtual programs, resources, and services are designed to help scholars thrive in academia through strategic planning, developing skills to increase research productivity, managing professional relationships, and maintaining work-life balance by managing stress, prioritizing self care, and making time for personal life. NCFDD programs include: Weekly Monday Motivator Monthly accountability buddy matches Monthly Core Curriculum Webinars Monthly Guest Expert Webinars Access to Multi-Week Courses Access to Dissertation Success Curriculum for graduate students Access to 14-Day Writing Challenges Access to the Member Library that includes past webinar materials, referrals, and readings Private Discussion Forum for peer-mentoring, problem-solving, & moderated writing challenges
Black Faculty Staff Association	The Black Faculty/Staff Association (BFSA) of the University of Louisville was founded in 2002. The purpose of forming this organization was to address faculty and staff issues and develop a system of advocacy for Black employees of the University of Louisville. Our goals also include increasing Black student enrollment and retention and to aid students in their scholarly and cultural development. Throughout the year BFSA will discuss university and community issues of concern to faculty, staff, and students. We encourage you to browse our website, get involved and become an active BFSA member.
Hispanic Latino Faculty and Staff Association (HLFSA)	The Hispanic Latino Faculty and Staff Association (HLFSA) advises the President and the University of Louisville community on the nature of issues and needs confronting the Hispanic/Latino Faculty, Staff, and Students in the University; provide assistance in evaluating University programs as they pertain to the Hispanic/Latino community; provide input to University and City of Louisville officials; and assist the Hispanic/Latino community to make the University system more accessible. It began operating in 2011.
The LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Association	The LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Association strives to foster an environment that is open, safe, and inclusive of people of all sexualities and gender identities. Our aim is to advocate for and advance equity for LGBTQ+ people on campus and in the community. The group’s focus is on issues that affect employees, but it also collaborates with student groups to support other equity efforts on campus. The group has an active email distribution list and works in close collaboration with the LGBT Center. Contact the LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Association for more information.
Young and Emerging Professionals (YEP )	The UofL Young and Emerging Professionals (YEP) employee resource supports the personal and professional development of young professionals (ages 40 and below) or emerging professionals who are new to UofL or new to a particular career path. Our aim is to foster a community of support among young and emerging professionals through events and networking opportunities; to enhance the university culture through assisting with policy consideration and changes through the lens of young and emerging professionals; and to be visible around campus in the hopes of encouraging new initiatives and better practices tailored towards young and emerging professionals at the university. If you are a UofL employee and you self-identify as a young and/or emerging professional, you are eligible for membership and we welcome your participation.
Older Adult Caregiver Support (OACS) Group	The University of Louisville Trager Institute’s Older Adult Caregiver (OACS) Support group provides an opportunity for UofL, ULP and UofL Hospital employees (and retirees) who are involved in providing care to an older adult to get support from other caregivers, learn about caregivers, connect to local caregiver events, and more. This group a great way to meet other caregivers while gaining access to support and resources. OACS meets on the second Tuesday of each month from noon – 1 PM, alternating between Belknap and Health Sciences Campuses. Meeting announcements, including location, will be posted in UofL Today as well as shared on the OACS Facebook Group Page. Additionally, on-going virtual support will be available via the OACS Facebook Group.
UofL Women’s Network	The UofL Women’s Network is an inclusive organization committed to encouraging and promoting the personal and professional development of women faculty and staff at UofL. All employees including but not limited to faculty, staff, postdocs, house staff, and graduate assistants are eligible for membership. Working in collaboration with university partners, the network provides professional development opportunities through creation of programming and access to valuable contacts, information, and networking opportunities. Serving on the Advisory Committee for the Network are representatives from the Faculty and Staff Senates, the Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality, the Commission on the Status of Women, and administrators from the Offices of the President and the Provost representing the Belknap, Shelby and Health Sciences Campuses. Significant programs include the Annual Professional Development Roundtables, Meet and Greets, the Network Lunch Series, and After Hours events. For more information and to join the ListServe visit the Women's Network website.