Diversity & Equity

Mission

This committee has the charge to prioritize diversity issues across the College, including supporting the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, staff, and students; advocating for the infusion of diversity into the curriculum; and providing professional development for the College on diversity.

The Process and practices of this committee may include, but are not limited to:

• Engaging in efforts designed to recruit diverse faculty and students; enhance our cultural competence and infuse diversity into the curriculum
• Serving as a resource and liaison for students, faculty, and community members on issues related to policy, diversity, multiculturalism, and equity in education
• Creating an intellectual agenda regarding diversity
• Assisting units in meeting accreditation standards related to diversity
• Partnering with the University and community to advance diversity
• Advocate for the infusion of diversity and multicultural understanding college-wide

Committee Members

• Dana Walker, Committee Chair, School of Teacher Education
• Sue Hyeon Paek, School of Psychological Sciences
• Aldo Romero, Cumbres
• Jennifer Smith, Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
• Chia-Lin Tsai, Department of Applied Statistics and Research Methods
• Tamara Yakaboski, Department of Leadership,Policy, and Development