Black Staff and Faculty Council

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Mission

Our mission is to promote a positive community and recognize the role and historical context of persons of African /Black descent. It is deemed necessary to develop this organization to promote shared interests, identity and the pursuit of excellence.

Goals

  • Advocate for the equitable treatment of Black Students, Civil Service, Administrative Professional Staff and Faculty
  • Identify and assess historical and other barriers which impede the professional advancements and achievements of excellence by the Black Civil Service, Administrative Professional Staff and Faculty
  • Articulate concerns which exist within the ranks of the Black Civil Service, Administrative Professional Staff and Faculty with respect to employment, to include hiring, working conditions, leadership, advancement and compensation
  • Enhance the quality of the institution by improving the overall climate of the institution for Black Civil Service, Administrative Professional Staff, Faculty and Students
  • Identify the impediments to the recruitment, retention, and achievement of excellence by Black Students
  • Create a sense of community among Black Civil Service, Administrative Professional Staff and Faculty through mentoring and networking
  • Actively participate in the recruitment and retention of Black Civil Service, Administrative Professional Staff and Faculty

Contact

Renada D Greer Ph.D., renadag@siu.edu