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
| 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 |