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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.

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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

Multicultural Center
Multicultural Center opening bolsters campus community, student belonging
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New alumni award to honor trailblazer Andrew Purnell Jr.
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Anti-racism and equity: Protest, activism, and moving forward

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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)

  • Alison Bailey

    Director of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

  • Dave Bentlin

    ISU Queer Coalition

  • Luis Canales

    Director of the Office of International Studies and Programs

  • Barb Dallinger

    ISU Queer Coalition

  • Shannon Epplett

    Native American Studies faculty member

  • Lauren Harris

    Student Government Association

  • Ray Hatch

    Identity newsletter editor

  • Tammie Keney

    Director of Student Access and Accommodation Services

  • Ethan Kosber

    Student Government Association

  • Quanisha Kumi-Darfour

    Association of Black Academic Employees

  • Jonathan Lackland

    Office of the President

  • Jeffrey Lange

    Interim Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA)

  • Guadalupe Montalvo

    Assistant Director for University Housing Services

  • Mayuko Nakamura

    Team Leader with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology

  • Emily Newsome

    Athletics

  • Christa Platt

    Director of the Multicultural Center

  • Tourè Reed

    Co-director of the African American Studies program

  • Rocio Rivadeneyra

    Chair of the Organization of Latino/a Employees

  • Yusuf Sarfati

    Director of the Middle Eastern and South Asian Minor program

  • Archana Shekara

    Ethnic Studies

  • Maura Toro-Morn

    Director of the Latin American and Latina/o Studies Program

  • Jada Turner

    Student Trustee

  • Lindsay Vahl

    Association of Black Academic Employees

  • Li Zeng

    AsiaConnect

  • Taylor Tian

    Office of International Studies

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Contact Us

Please contact us with any questions, concerns, or ideas at DIACouncil@ilstu.edu.