It considers and evaluates diversity efforts of the university community and recommends the introduction of new programs and special events, or changes to existing ones, to better meet the University's diversity goals. It facilitates faculty and staff development efforts relating to diversity issues. Immediate crisis response is not a function of the Council, but it may evaluate the effectiveness of crisis responses, as it relates to University diversity goals. The Diversity Council reports directly to the Faculty Senate. It prepares an annual report comparing the University' s efforts and impacts with the OSU Mission and Goals and similar efforts of other institutions of higher education.
Meetings are always open.
A majority of the Council members shall constitute a quorum. The Faculty Senate President shall appoint the Council Chairperson. The Council's day to day activities and responsibilities including, yet not limited to, reviewing activities, proposing actions, and drafting reports shall be the responsibility of the Diversity Council Coordinating Committee. The Coordinating Committee shall consist of two members appointed by the Diversity Council and two members appointed by the Faculty Senate President. Those appointees shall appoint two student members and one community member.