Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

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

AY 2026 -2027

Name

Title

Department

Role

Heidi Jensen Assistant Professor Art Chair
Regina Monteiro Assistant Professor Nursing Secretary
Jill Guindon-Nasir Assistant Professor Business  
Rita Koyame-Marsh Associate Professor Social Sciences  
Omar Vigo Assistant Professor Human Services  

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Goals

 

AY 2026-2027

Goal

Status

Work on issues relating to non-birthing parents, explore need for, and development of, a modifications policy on this. In progress
Work with Office of Organizational Learning and Development to identify additional areas or programs that our committee might help support, and have members of our committee meet regularly with this office so DEI committees are in contact versus working independently of each other. In progress
Identify and invite committee advisors In progress

 

 

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Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes

AY 2026 - 2027

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Contact Information

Christine Lynch

President

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Andrew Goodman

Vice-President

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Sarah Beseme

Secretary

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