Institutional Efforts

The Mount Inclusive Excellence Committee (MIEC) is responsible for developing the university diversity, equity and inclusion plan. MIEC will support the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of administrative units of the university. The committee aims to improve and sustain a culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and feels like a valued member of the university community.

MIEC is a standing committee that reports to Mount Council. MIEC also serves in an advisory capacity to the president on matters related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

MIEC advises the president in addressing the following objectives. These are the ends we will advance toward as we seek diversity, equity and inclusive excellence.

1. The Mount will continue to diversify its student body and students will achieve equitable outcomes and success.
2. The Mount will be a welcoming climate and a more inclusive learning community, workplace and campus environment through intergroup relations.
3. The Mount will define and advance diversity, equity and inclusion through education and scholarship.
4. The Mount will have institutional viability and vitality through comprehensive development, continuous improvement, and active, intentional involvement with diversity, equity and inclusion.

Members are appointed by the vice presidents / provost and include representatives from: Office of Admissions, Student Life (four), faculty (one from each school / college / division), University Marketing & Communications, Public Safety, Learning Services, Department of Athletics, an administrative assistant and two students.

MIEC is chaired by the vice president for equity and success.

During the academic year, MIEC holds two 90-minute meetings each month depending on faculty schedules. Minutes of meetings, once approved, are posted on the shared governance site. Some materials reviewed will remain confidential at the discretion of the committee.

Official actions taken by the committee are decided upon a vote. Voting is typically conducted in-person during our meetings. In the event that a vote is time-sensitive and needed prior to the next meeting, a special vote will be held via email with the members of the committee. The chair will pose and clearly explain the subject of the vote and seek questions. The results of the vote will be shared with committee members upon the completion of the vote.

1. Committee will report out to Mount Council and the president, at least, annually.
2. Each meeting's minutes are posted to SharePoint so that the community is able to access them.

The MIEC reviews its charter each year at the first meeting of the year. The MIEC will evaluate its efforts very five years.

A majority vote of members may revise or amend the MIEC Charter.