Affirmative action is everyone's responsibility.
The appointment of the search committee is usually one of the earliest steps in the recruitment process. Because these committees play such a critical role in the outcome of searches, it is important that they be established with care. Once a search has been approved, suggested Search Committee member names must be submitted to the Equity Administrator and the Major Unit Head for review and approval, prior to initiating the search. Typically a committee will range in size from five to nine members, although in some instances, departmental by-laws may dictate larger committees. Ideally, the committee should be appointed before a position description has been finalized and members should have the opportunity to review it before it is submitted for approval, in order to insure a range of input and perspectives.