Multicultural Affairs Committee

The committee charge is to:

Create greater awareness of education and employment opportunities in veterinary medicine among minority and disadvantaged persons.

Participate in appropriate formal organized activities of minority groups where opportunities in veterinary medicine might be effectively presented.

Provide information to the AAVMC Academic Affairs Committee and admissions personnel at veterinary schools and colleges on appropriate recruitment strategies for minority and disadvantaged persons.

Develop and distribute appropriate recruitment materials.

Develop and carry out the Iverson Bell Symposium on a biennial basis in conjunction with the AAVMC Annual Meeting.

 

2009-2010 Committee Leadership

Dr. William Hill, Chair Assistant Director, Office of Laboratory Animal Care & Director of Diversity University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

Ms. Lisa Greenhill, Staff Liaison Associate Executive Director for Institutional Research and Diversity AAVMC