Again, it was stated this legislation is for the new faculty, not the existing faculty. The amendment failed to pass by hand vote, 11-13. At this time, Vice President Keizer asked for a motion to suspend the rules to allow those who arrived late to vote. A motion was made and seconded and passed. It was questioned why staff did not have diversity training.
Incoming staff receives diversity training when they are hired.
It was stated UMC received suggestions from Dr. Hurst about not including current faculty, just keep it for incoming faculty. Question was called and seconded and passed. After third reading was dispensed, the resolution passed 24-3 after roll call vote. The motion was made, seconded, and passed for approval. Ryan Lance, Jason McConnell, Nicole Novotny, Cory Sheaffer, Avery McConnell, and Lorraine Lupton.