At their November meeting, members of Congress were fortunate to have the opportunity to hear from and ask question of, Vice Provost for Diversity, Patrick Sims. During his presentation, Vice Provost Sims thanked the Congress for adopting the Institutional Statement on Diversity, discussed the responses to the Campus Climate Survey, and promoted the upcoming forums scheduled to take place 13 December. Those elected to the University Staff Congress serve for one-year terms and participate in meetings without loss of pay.