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DEI Strategic Plan and Committee

Strategic Plan

As part of the College's current Strategic Plan, the Presidential Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was established and has developed the following goal and objectives.

Strategic Plan Goal 1: Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the College.

1.1 Diversity and Inclusion Objective: Raise awareness of the various types of diversity in our community and emphasize the value of diversity and inclusion as part of our mission.

  • 1.1.1 Expand and improve student engagement programs on diversity/intercultural learning through inter-office collaboration rooted in study of college data and evidence-based practices on student success
  • 1.1.2 Develop and implement a more centralized method of informing the college community about DEI principles and activities

1.2 Equity Objective: Develop strategies to address pressing structural inequities related to identity characteristics such as race and socioeconomic status.

  • 1.2.1 Develop comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion-oriented strategies for first year students facing structural barriers to success, coordinated with offices currently working on related diversity, equity, and inclusion approaches and initiatives
  • 1.2.2 Recommend effective recruitment and hiring practices to develop a more diverse staff and faculty

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Membership

Committee Chair

  • Ayesha Ray, Ph.D., Chairperson, DEI, and Professor of Political Science

Ex Officio

  • Jasmine Giddings, Director of Multicultural and International Student Programs
  • Martin Lacayo, Director of Hispanic Outreach and Student Services

Staff Representatives

  • William Bolan, Ph.D., Director of the Shoval Center for Community Engagement
  • Kelly Lettieri, Director, KC Pathways & International Student Services

Faculty Representatives

  • Billie Burry, Ph.D., MSN-Ed, RN., Assistant Professor and Chair of Nursing
  • Anne Massey, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish

Diversity and Inclusion Student Committee

  • Kristen Ortiz, Class of 2025
  • Rayan Taylor, Class of 2028

Faculty Appointees

  • Rev. Daniel Issing, C.S.C., Associate Professor of Theology
  • Jahmeel Powers, Theatre Faculty Member
  • Robin Field, Ph.D., Professor of English
  • Jennifer Dessoye, O.T.D., M.S., O.T.R./L., Director of OT Program
  • Isaac Von Rue, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
  • Andrew Wojcik, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education

Staff Appointees

  • Sheri Yech, Director of the Academic Skills Center
  • Mitchell Tomaszewski, MIS Systems Analyst
  • Regina Corchado, Director of Human Resources
  • Stephen Kopenis, Director of Security Investigations