Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 24, 2003 -- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman is placing a stronger emphasis on the recruitment and development of persons of color for faculty and staff positions by creating a temporary position within the Office of the Chancellor.
M. Colleen Jones, assistant professor of management in the College of Business Administration, will be reassigned to spend half time in the position of special assistant to the chancellor for organizational development. Jones will work with deans and academic and administrative departments on diversity strategies. In her role with the chancellor's office, Jones will research and help to implement best practices in diversity recruitment and staff development in collaboration with the Office of Equity, Access and Diversity.
"We are fortunate to be able to use Professor Jones' substantial management skills in this important area. It is imperative that we as a university continue to make progress in the area of minority faculty and staff recruitment," Perlman said.
"It is an honor for Chancellor Perlman to have asked me to collaborate with him to more actively work toward fulfilling his vision for UNL," Jones said. "As a discipline, organizational development implies change and growth. In an environment where budget concerns have seemed to restrict our opportunities, I look forward to this new role as an indication of Chancellor Perlman's commitment to a diverse university. We have an institution poised for greatness in so many areas and programs. I hope to be able to bring energy and creativity to our awareness and use of best practices toward diversity and look forward to UNL evolving into a more forward-thinking affirmative and inclusive institution. This is a challenge Chancellor Perlman and I will strive to fulfill."
Jones, who will assume her new responsibilities Dec. 3, will also continue to teach in the College of Business Administration, where she has taught classes in the Department of Management since 1996.
For more information contact M. Colleen Jones at (402) 472-3001.
CONTACT: M. Colleen Jones, Asst. Professor, Management, (402) 472-3001
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Posted by Tom Simons, Office of University Communications
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