The purpose of the Council is to:
- Promote a greater sense of inclusion, understanding and awareness by providing support for planning and implementation of programs that will increase cultural competence and make Fayetteville State University a more welcoming community.
- Oversee and assist in the development of diversity training opportunities for University administrators, faculty, staff and students.
- Provide support for the development of orientation programs for first year faculty, staff, students and administrators that focus on increasing awareness of diversity issues specific to Fayetteville State University.
- Collaborate with university administration to develop a comprehensive plan for increasing cultural competence among faculty, staff, students and administrators.
- Establish yearly goals for diversity initiatives.
- Provide support and assistance in conducting networking opportunities and cooperation among various facets of the University and between the University and the community at large.
- The Council shall not handle matters related to violations of Title IX of the Education Amendment of the Civil Rights Act of 1974.
