Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

AUTHORITY
This Code is established under Article VIII and Article XV of the Associated Students Constitution.

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Code is to establish the office of A.S. Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and to outline and define the duties and responsibilities of the Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS:
This Code shall be effective when approved by a majority vote of the Associated Students Senate.

AMENDMENTS:
This Code may be amended by a majority of the total voting membership of the Senate.

I. APPOINTMENT, TENURE, AND RESPONSIBILITY

A. Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

i. The Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shall be a student appointed by the A.S. President and confirmed by the Senate in a 2/3 majority vote.

ii. The tenure of the office for the Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shall be one year, to be concurrent with the term of the A.S. President who appointed the Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Should the office be vacated during the school year, the new appointee of the office shall serve for the remainder of the term.

iii. The Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shall be responsible for the discharge of their duties to the A.S. President

iv. The Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shall be a student in good standing as defined in Article V, Section 1 of the A.S. Constitution and the Chancellor’s Office guidelines.

B. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE

i. The committee will have no more than ten (10) members, appointed by the A.S. President and approved by a simple majority of the A.S. Senate.

ii. Members serve one-year terms, to be concurrent with the A.S. President’s term of office.

iii. Members are directly responsible for the discharge of their duties to the Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

iv. Members must be students in good standing as defined in Article V, Section 1 of the A.S. Constitution.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will, as a part of their duties:

i. Be the President’s designated representative (as requested/assigned) to visit campus clubs, organizations, departments and events in order to listen to concerns/issues related to diversity and inclusion.

ii. Bring those concerns directly to the attention of the AS President, as well as members of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

iii. Develop and share a comprehensive list of AS and campus resources available in relation to diversity and inclusion.

iv. Serve as a member of the A.S. President’s Cabinet and submit weekly reports to the AS Chief of Staff.

v. Serve as Chair of the A.S. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

vi. Be a non-voting, ex-officio member of the University Affairs Committee.

vii. Maintain documentation of all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee agendas and minutes, if applicable.

viii. Meet regularly with the campus Chief Diversity Officer, and USU Board of Director of Diversity and Inclusion to have discussions relating to diversity and inclusion, including possible collaborative events/efforts between the three.

ix. Conduct two annual events:

1. Annual Student Summit

a. A one-day summit of student leaders from each of the key campus clubs and organizations concerned with diversity and inclusion, with the AS President, University President, and key university administration to discuss the “state of diversity” at CSUN, and work towards common understanding and shared goals for the year.

2. A diversity and inclusion “Fair” where all campus clubs, organizations, and departments that focus on diversity and inclusion could highlight their cultures, goals, and achievements.

x. Responsible for coordination and upkeep of the parent scholars webpage by submitting marketing requests regarding events, significant dates, new improvements on campus, and any other pertinent information.

xi. To review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Guide yearly and revise as needed.

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY:
All meetings called by the Chair of Diversity and Inclusion shall be conducted according to parliamentary law as set forth in Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

ENABLING CAUSE:
This Code shall supersede all Codes on the A.S. Chair of Diversity and Inclusion prior to December 11, 2023.

Amended: March 4, 2024 (16-0-0)