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
- Continue establishing relationships with campus DEI leaders and strategize about how to improve coordination between various DEI offices.
- 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.
- 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.
- Consult with the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to receive updates on reporting related to SEA 202 and DEI.
- 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
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 |
Meeting schedule
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Spring 2025
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