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University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council

Mission 

To pursue policies and strategies that achieve equity and inclusion across social differences in power in order to have Central Michigan University realize the creative synergies and intellectual insights and excellence that come from fully engaging the power of differences.

History

Formed of designated representatives from each academic college and vice-presidential unit, SGA and P&A assemblies, to gain consistency and participation across the institution, help promote and select grant and prize recipients, help design and implement local unit initiatives and reporting, disseminate and act on diversity data, build participation in DEI activities, keep units informed and share unit issues and needs.

Current council members

  • Alex Gradilla, Multicultural Academic Support Services
  • Amanda Scherr, Academic Planning & Analysis
  • Anja Mueller, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Aparna Lhila, College of Business Administration
  • Arianna Jepsen
  • Blaine Long, College of Health Professions
  • Bradley Swanson, Graduate Studies
  • Cameron Wassman, Central Michigan University Police Department
  • Cheryl Gonzalez, Innovation and Online
  • Crina Tarasi, College of Business Administration
  • Danny McQuarters Jr., Office for Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Dave Patton, Office of the Provost
  • Dennis Armistead, Faculty Personnel Services
  • Donnesha Blake, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion/College of Medicine
  • Elissa Gagne, CMURC
  • Erica Johnson, Student Affairs
  • jared halter, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • Jon Humiston, Innovation and Online
  • Jonathon Russell, College of the Arts and Media
  • Jonathan Webb, Facilities Management
  • Kevin Essebaggers, University Communications
  • Larry Klaus, Central Michigan University Police Department
  • Ling Zhang, Office of International Affairs and Graduate Recruitment 
  • Lori Hella, Human Resources
  • Mackenzie Miller, Alumni Relations & Constituent Engage
  • Matt Johnson, Multicultural, Diversity, and Educational Council
  • Michael Guy, Recruitment/Retention
  • Nikita Murry, Office for Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Octavia Jennings, Advancement
  • Rhonda Welsh, Detroit Office
  • Sara Moslener, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • Sarah Katcher, University Communications
  • Shawna Patterson-Stephens, Office for Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Shellie Haut Root, Licensure, Regulatory Services & Human Capital
  • Shymaine Desmond, Office for Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Tangela Cheatham, Athletics
  • Thad Dickinson, Library Research & Instruction Services
  • Tracy Galarowicz, College of Science and Engineering
  • Travis Downing, Athletics
  • Student Representatives