Diversity Committee Meeting
At this meeting the current committee structure and other organizational matters were discussed. The goals and approaches of the advisory group were discussed, including the substantive direction further recommendations should consider.
The mission of the Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age is to provide recommendations to the Commission regarding policies and practices that will further enhance diversity in the telecommunications and related industries. In particular, the Committee will focus primarily on lowering barrier to entry for historically disadvantaged men and women, exploring ways in which to ensure universal access to and adoption of broadband, and creating an environment that enables employment of a diverse workforce within the telecommunications and related industries. The Committee will be charged with gathering the data and information necessary to formulate meaningful recommendations for these objectives.
Related Materials
- Agenda
- Meeting Transcript
- Connect 2 Compete Presentation
- Federal Register Notice of Public Meeting
- Diversity Committee Website