Minority Executive Council (MEC) | Division of Inclusive Excellence

The Minority Executive Council, first established in 1968, is designed to center the experiences of faculty and staff of color, and welcomes all members of the campus community who wish to participate, learn, and engage.

Membership

The Minority Executive Council is open to and welcomes any faculty or staff member of The College of New Jersey that shares MEC’s commitment to “centering the overall experience and professional development of faculty and staff of color” at TCNJ.

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Mission

The Minority Executive Council is designed to center the experiences of faculty and staff of color, and welcomes all members of the campus community who wish to participate, learn, and engage.

In accordance with the college’s mission and core belief that “the College’s cultural, social, and intellectual life are enriched and enlivened by diversity,” MEC supports various programs and activities that enhance the quality of the TCNJ experience.

Goal 1

Provide support services and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.

Objectives:

Sponsor Newcomer’s Reception for new faculty and staff, and solicit their involvement in MEC
Serve as a resource for faculty and staff of color
Encourage MEC members to submit articles to College publications and other professional newsletters and journals
Annually sponsor a professional development luncheon for its membership
Encourage and motivate MEC membership to actively pursue professional development
Provide resources and recommendations regarding diversity to the President of the College

Goal 2

Support programs and activities that enhance academic and social success for students of color at The College of New Jersey

Objectives:

Sponsor Book Scholarship through fundraising efforts
Encourage MEC membership to build mentoring relationships with student organizations of color
Sponsor annual Commencement Reception
Recognize outstanding student achievement in academics, leadership and service to the community through annual awards
Advocate for culturally representative curriculum

Comments

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MEC is always looking for ways to improve the services we offer to the campus community. As such, please feel free to share your comments, feedback, and/or suggestions with us at any time, anonymously or otherwise. You will find a link to a submission form below.

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