Call for Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Chair

The Association is seeking applications for the position of chair of its Committee on Ethnic and Cultural Diversity. The committee’s mission is to promote the recruitment and retention of ethnically and culturally diverse faculty and students; to advocate for the underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged; and to serve as mentors and role models in education, the profession, and the community.

The CECD evaluates CASPA data for their utility in achieving committee goals; identifies specific areas in PA education where it can increase awareness of diversity; develops educational offerings to highlight strategies for increasing enrollment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students; and studies the challenges to PA programs associated with increasing underrepresented minority/disadvantaged enrollment.

Applicants should have previous experience with ethnic and cultural issues in PA education and be interested in advancing the committee's mission. They should also have good leadership, communication, and managerial skills.

To apply, please e-mail a current CV and a letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position to Geraldene Darden at gdarden@PAEAonline.org by Friday, September 14. If you do not receive a confirmation within two business days, call (703) 548-5538, ext. 306, to confirm that your application has been received.