Boards of Directors

UH 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 UH board members in 2006, two are minorities (a Latin American 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 UH board composition in December 2006: Males 36, Females 4, African Americans 5, Latin Americans 2. Our UH Case Medical Center board in December 2006: Males 34, Females 9, African-Americans 2, Latin Americans 1.

UH Cultural Diversity Committee of the Board

The UH Cultural Diversity Committee of the Board was formed in 1991 to ensure that UH maintains high standards for promoting progressive diversity throughout all UH 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 UH. A top priority of the committee is improving upon fair standards regarding diverse supplier recruitment and equality regarding patient care.

UH 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.