Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council
About the Council
Appointed by the President of the University as a result of the Campus Climate Survey recommendations, the President's Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council works proactively to create an equitable path ensuring student success is obtainable and accessible for all.
Mission
The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (DIAC) champions actions that transform the University into a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and socially just learning community.
Vision
Toward a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and socially just ISU.
Land Acknowledgement
Illinois State University was built on the land of multiple indigenous nations. We acknowledge and honor the legacy and contributions of those who were and are oppressed.
Resources
News
Scholarly Articles and Readings
Explore our selection of academic journal articles and publications. Many Illinois State professors and researchers are highlighted.
Members
President Dietz appointed each member of the Council to represent the rich diversity of identities and constituency groups across campus.
Doris Houston
Interim Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion (Chair)
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Alison Bailey
Director of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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Dave Bentlin
ISU Queer Coalition
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Luis Canales
Director of the Office of International Studies and Programs
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Barb Dallinger
ISU Queer Coalition
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Shannon Epplett
Native American Studies faculty member
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Lauren Harris
Student Government Association
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Ray Hatch
Identity newsletter editor
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Tammie Keney
Director of Student Access and Accommodation Services
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Ethan Kosber
Student Government Association
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Quanisha Kumi-Darfour
Association of Black Academic Employees
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Jonathan Lackland
Office of the President
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Jeffrey Lange
Interim Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA)
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Guadalupe Montalvo
Assistant Director for University Housing Services
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Mayuko Nakamura
Team Leader with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology
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Emily Newsome
Athletics
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Christa Platt
Director of the Multicultural Center
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Tourè Reed
Co-director of the African American Studies program
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Rocio Rivadeneyra
Chair of the Organization of Latino/a Employees
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Yusuf Sarfati
Director of the Middle Eastern and South Asian Minor program
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Archana Shekara
Advisor for Asia Connect
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Maura Toro-Morn
Director of the Latin American and Latina/o Studies Program
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Jada Turner
Student Trustee
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Lindsay Vahl
Association of Black Academic Employees
Contact Us
Please contact us with any questions, concerns, or ideas at DIACouncil@ilstu.edu.