Boards of Directors
University Hospitals is committed to Diversity in its broadest dimensions. We seek cultural change from the top down. Thus, our Board of Directors is becoming more diverse in gender and ethnicity. Of the three new University Hospitals Board members in 2006, two are minorities (a Latino male and an African American female). Of the three new University Hospitals Case Medical Center Board members in 2006, one is an African American male and one a Caucasian female. Our University Hospitals Board composition in December 2006: Males 36, Females 4, African Americans 5, Latinos 2. Our University Hospitals Case Medical Center Board in December 2006: Males 34, Females 9, African Americans 2, Latinos 1.
University Hospitals Cultural Diversity Committee of the Board
The University Hospitals Cultural Diversity Committee of the Board was formed in 1991 to ensure that University Hospitals maintains high standards for promoting progressive diversity throughout all University Hospitals entities. As one of the chief responsibilities, the committee is empowered with the duties of developing and implementing strategies for minority recruitment and retention while furthering on a welcoming, positive, safe, and nourishing environment for the minority population of University Hospitals. A top priority of the committee is improving upon fair standards regarding diverse supplier recruitment and equality regarding patient care
University Hospitals will actively:
- Acknowledge and properly deal with issues and concerns related to diversity issues.
- Implement policies for promoting diversity and equality and incorporate these procedures in all ventures.
- Rigorously study policies and procedures regarding diversity to measure their success.
- Set aside ample funding to support the expansion of diversity initiatives.
- Thoroughly seek individuals to contribute to a diverse staff and provide skill-building opportunities.