Tan to serve as first Diversity Faculty Fellow.
Longtime Washington State University professor and administrator Alexis S. Tan has been named Diversity Faculty Fellow at WSU—a new position created to bolster the University’s success in recruiting faculty of color.
“Diversifying the faculty is a process that will take place over several years,” said WSU Provost Robert C. Bates. “The proposed strategic plan should provide direction and guidance to the faculty and take advantage of University opportunities in terms of faculty attrition, new positions, pipeline development, and regional campus development.”
Goal is to complete draft plan by spring
In his new role, Dr. Tan will research best practices implemented at other universities to achieve greater faculty diversity. His goal is to have a comprehensive draft strategic plan completed this spring to share with faculty and administration.
“It is an honor and privilege to serve WSU as diversity fellow,” Dr. Tan said. “Diversity of thought, cultures, and life experiences is at the core of all great universities. I am looking forward to working with the Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity, and the Provost’s Office in developing and implementing a plan that will make WSU a model of faculty diversity.”
The most recent data provided by WSU’s Office of Institutional Research indicates that in 2005 slightly more than 9 percent of faculty members were ethnic minorities.
Dr. Tan will continue to serve as a professor in the Murrow School of Communication on a half-time basis while carrying out his new duties.
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