Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee
Mission Statement
The mission of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee is to provide policy recommendations
to the Faculty Senate that foster inclusive and equitable academic spaces. Our purpose
is to advance pedagogical practices that champion diversity, eliminate equity gaps,
and cultivate a sense of belonging.
Members
Name |
Title |
Department |
Role |
Kelly Delaney |
Assustant professor |
Social science |
Chair |
Jill Guindon-Nasir |
Assistant Professor |
Business |
|
Omar Vigo |
Assistant Professor |
Human Services |
|
Mary Kitzmiller |
Assistant Professor |
Nursing |
|
Heidi Jensen |
Assistant Professor |
Art |
|
TBA |
|
|
ex-officio |
Name |
Title |
Department |
Role |
Jill Guindon-Nasir |
Assistant Professor |
Business |
|
Christine Lynch |
Assistant Professor |
Rehab Health |
|
Kelly Delaney |
Assistant Professor |
Social Science |
|
Mary Kitzmiller |
Assistant Professor |
Nursing |
|
Stevenson Wachira |
Assistant Professor |
Computer Studies |
|
Tracy Karasinski |
Dean Community Standards |
Office of Dean of Opportunity & Outreach |
ex-officio |
Allison Robinson |
Director Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Services |
Disability Services |
ex-officio |
Taiwo Adefiyiju |
Dean of Students |
Office of the Dean of Students |
ex-officio |
Blair Harrington |
Assistant Dean |
AHSS |
ex-officio |
Lindsey Gwozdz |
Assistant Dean |
LCCT |
ex-officio |
Goals
Goals |
Status |
Disability Accommodations: Fundamental Alteration Committee Policy |
In progress |
Continue work on Religious & Cultural Observance Resolution draft |
In progress |
Develop understanding of faculty roles and responsibilities as HSI |
In progress |
Develop guiding principles for Faculty Senate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee |
In progress |
Notices
DEI Policy Public Hearing Notice |
Attachments |
The DEI Committee of the Faculty Senate will hold a public hearing to receive feedback
from the faculty on the Disability Accommodations: Fundamental Alteration Committee
Policy.
When: Thursday, 5/1, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Knight 3076 and Zoom
We look forward to seeing you then and having a productive discussion on the policy.
|
Policy Draft |
Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes
October 10, 2025 9:30am-10:30am
February 5, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Agenda Minutes
February 21, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Agenda
Minutes
April 25, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Agenda
Minutes
April 25, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am