Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee develops policies related to campus diversity; responds to campus issues on affirmative action that may arise; monitors the performance of the campus in meeting affirmative action goals; confers with the campus affirmative action officer and the office of academic support and diversity on policy and performance issues; prepares an annual report to the BFC.

2024-25 Assignments

  1. Continue establishing relationships with campus DEI leaders and strategize about how to improve coordination between various DEI offices.
  2. Oversee the annual BFC Inclusive Excellence Award selection and continue to work the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to recognize recipients of those awards.
  3. Consult with the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion on any proposed/upcoming legislation that is focused on DEI and work together to establish communication strategies to keep faculty informed.
  4. Consult with the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to receive updates on reporting related to SEA 202 and DEI.
  5. Continue conversations and provide guidance on how faculty governance structures at IUB can include a Land Acknowledgement statement in our work.

2024-25 Members

Co-chairs
Erin Wyatt
, School of Nursing
Nana Amoah-Ramey, African American and African Diaspora Studies

Heather Akou
Eskenazi School of Art Architecture + Design
Angela Andrews
Kelley School of Business
Karen Banks
Kelley School of Business
nicholae cline
Libraries
Julie Hardesty
Libraries
Dena Klineline
School of Nursing
Alexus McLeod
Religious Studies
Tichina Vaughn
Jacobs School of Music
Teal Fehrenbacher
IU Student Government Representative
Daniel Reischer
GPSG Representative
Rashad Nelms, (Ex-officio)
Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion