2.7.6 James Farmer Multicultural Center Advisory Committee

The committee consists of five appointed faculty members and the following non-voting ex officio members: the Director of the James Farmer Multicultural Center and a staff representative appointed by the University Staff Council. In addition, two students nominated by the President of the Student Government Association and confirmed by the UMW President serve as non-voting members. The committee’s duties are to:

  1. Work in an advisory fashion with the Director and staff of the Multicultural Center on planning and setting priorities;
  2. Work in an advisory fashion with the Director and staff of the Multicultural Center to enhance opportunities for multicultural learning through student programming;
  3. Work in an advisory fashion with the Director and staff of the Multicultural Center on leadership development opportunities for all students, including historically underrepresented students;
  4. Facilitate communication and coordination between faculty and the Multicultural Center to enhance the intersection of coursework, student programming, and community involvement;
  5. Communicate Multicultural Center programming and policy decisions to faculty via the UFC, and convey faculty concerns and ideas back to the Director of the Multicultural Center. Faculty concerns and ideas will be communicated to the Vice President for Student Affairs via the Director of the Multicultural Center; and
  6. Perform other duties consistent with its charge as assigned by the University Faculty Council.

Committee Members

  • Jason James, 2029, Professor, CPIN, CAS
  • Don Lee, 2027, Associate Professor, AEF, COB
  • Joey Yang, 2029, Assistant Professor, AEF, COB
  • Rachel Graefe-Anderson, 2027, Associate Professor, AEF, COB
  • Coorain Devin, 2028, Assistant Professor, ART, CAS, Chair

Ex-Officio Member

  • Marion Sanford, Director of the James Farmer Multicultural Center
  • Sharon Williams, Asst Registrar for Degree Audit, Staff Representative

Meeting Dates

  • Coming soon

Minutes & Action Items

Minutes and action items will appear when they have been uploaded and approved by committee representatives.