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