Dr. Mordean Taylor-Archer
The Vice Provost for Diversity and Equal Opportunity is responsible for providing leadership for diversity initiatives throughout the university campus; developing institutional policies and procedures for improving and strengthening the university's efforts in promoting diversity; working with undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to increase diversity among students, faculty, and staff; responding to the educational needs and providing relevant services to students of color, especially African American students; providing executive oversight over all programs administered by the Cultural Center, the International Center, the Women's Center, Office of LGBT Services and the Muhammad Ali Institute; representing the university on issues regarding diversity and equal opportunity before government agencies; and engaging in collaborative initiatives affecting the minority community in Louisville and throughout the state.
Vision
To build an inclusive campus community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can develop to his/her full potential.
Operational Definition of Diversity
Diversity includes all of us who are part of the human puzzle…race, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin and persons with disabilities. However, our emphasis is on those groups that are protected by federal law. And with the Kentucky Plan and the Office of Civil Rights mandate, the emphasis is on African Americans.
Goals