The JHU Diversity Leadership Council, formed by President William R. Brody in May 1997, is in the process of identifying new members to replace outgoing faculty, staff and students on the council.

The council has focused its attention this academic year on climate issues that impact the recruitment and retention of minority faculty and staff, sought ways to begin discussion on race, continued dialogues with affinity groups, explored ways to address the Shriver Hall murals, participated in the search for the assistant provost and director of EEO/AA Programs and discussed how the council might connect with the divisional diversity efforts.

The DLC meets once a month and is accountable to the president. Membership, which is for one to two years with a time commitment of four to six hours per month, requires previous experience in community activities, leadership capabilities, change management skills, a commitment to inclusion and the ability to communicate across and about differences.

Nominations, including a short biography and brief description of the candidate's reasons for wishing to serve on the council, should be submitted to Ed Roulhac at 208D Garland Hall or Audrey Smith at 600 Wyman Park Building, both at Homewood; envelopes should be marked "Diversity Leadership Council Nominations." Self-nominations are encouraged from all levels of the university. The deadline for receiving nominations is May 31.

More information on the Diversity Leadership Council is available on the Web at http://www.jhu.edu/~dlc.