Diversity Committee
Function
The Diversity Committee’s primary function is to infuse diversity within the university to create a culture of diversity on the campus. To achieve this, members assist the Diversity Committee chair and the University in assessing and revising existing practices and makes recommendations in the planning and developing of new practices and initiatives that will promote diversity on the campus. Such initiatives include but not limited to: increasing the number of underrepresented students, faculty and staff as well as the retaining of these groups and creating diversity awareness and engagement initiatives as well as developing partnerships with minority-owned and women-owned suppliers/businesses. The ultimate goal is to make the University a more balanced and diverse institution of higher learning. This will also filter into the extended community and help to promote a more diverse community in general.
Membership
Dr. Pat Carroll, Co-ChairAssociate Professor of Psychology
Temple Patton MA, Co-ChairAssociate Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Melissa ColdironHuman Resources Manager
Courtney GandyAdmissions Counselor and Staff Assistant
student, Middle Childhood Education
student, Social Work
Amy LivchakCoordinator of Student Engagement
Dan MatthewsAssociate Professor
Shane McCroryDirector of Student Life
Karen MeyerAcademic Advisor/Learning Disabilities Specialist
Zach WaltonReference and Instruction Librarian