Purpose and Objectives

Purpose

The advancement of Black faculty, staff and students in the pursuit of the mission of the University of Kansas; recruitment, development and retention of Black faculty, staff and students at KU; promotion of cultural diversity and positive race relations at KU.

Objectives

1. To provide a forum for addressing important issues which affect Blacks at the University of Kansas.
2. To provide a resource for the development of Black faculty and staff members at the University.
3. To provide a resource for the development and retention of Black students at KU.
4. To advise the university leaders and the university community regarding the needs and concerns of Blacks at KU.
5. To promote diversity, employment, and academic pursuits within the University and the community.
6. To establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various University units, the alumni, community groups and Black faculty and staff at other Kansas Regents institutions.
7. To promote positive race relations based on understanding and respect for human dignity.
8. To monitor and encourage the inclusion of cultural diversity as an integral part of the mission of the University of Kansas.