Resources
The President’s Diversity and Inclusion and Advisory Council (DIAC) continues the work toward a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and socially just ISU. Below are resources to help forge connections and explore solutions.
DIAC Subcommittees
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Land Acknowledgement
Shannon Epplett, chair -
Long-Term Campus Infrastructure
Rocío Rivadeneyra, chair -
Strategic Plan
Dr. Maura Toro-Morn, chair -
Underrepresented Faculty/Staff Retention
Archana Shekara, co-chair
Mayuko Nakamura, co-chair -
Underrepresented Student Enrollment and Retention
Tammie Keney, chair
Reports and Tools
Members of DIAC work with the Office of the President to produce reports and tools to aid in the building of an equitable environment at Illinois State. Find comprehensive reports and tools such as checklists.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Definitions
DIAC acknowledges the evolving nature of terms and terminology with respect to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice. The definitions here will evolve as does our mutual understanding and growth.
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.
Affinity Groups
Registered Student Organizations
Student organizations forge a sense of community and provide deeper understanding of culture and identities.
EDI Leaders Circles
Members
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Administrative/Professional Council
DEI subcommittee
Kevin Goffard -
Admissions
EDI Coordinator
Brandon Delk -
Alumni Association
DEI Ad Hoc Committee
Nikita Richards -
Athletics
Student-Athlete Action Team for Social Change
Kyle Brennen; Joe Klausner -
Campus Recreation
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Matt Seibring -
College of Applied Science and Technology
Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusions Committee (DEBI)
Dr. Cara Rabe-Hemp -
College of Business
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
Dr. Horace L. Melton -
College of Education
Diversity Education
Dakesa Piña; Troy Hinkle -
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
Dr. Anthony Joseph -
Department of Chemistry
Dr. Craig Gatto; Dr. Shawn Hitchcock -
Department of English
Equity and Diversity Committee
Dr. Ricardo Cortez Cruz -
Department of Geology, Geography, and the Environment
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Catherine O’Reilly; Dagmar Budikova -
Department of History
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Dr. Linda Clemmons -
Department of Psychology
Climate and Diversity Committee
Dr. Eros DeSouza -
Department of Technology
Dr. Chris Merrill; Dr. Haiyan Xi -
Family and Consumer Sciences
Dr. Bill Anderson; Dr. Marla Reese-Weber -
Honors Program
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
Amy Secretan; Christie Martin -
Katie School of Insurance
James Jones -
Mennonite College of Nursing
MCN DEI Taskforce
Barb Stamets; Seon Yoon Chung -
Milner Library
IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Committee
Elizabeth Babin; Karmine Beecroft -
School of Biological Sciences
Dr. Jeff Helms; Dr. Ben Sadd -
School of Communication
Anti-racism, Social Justice, and Coalition Building Committee
Dr. Megan Hopper -
School of Information Technology
Dr. Will Lewis; Dr. Pruthikrai Mahatanankoon -
School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Olivia Butts; Kelsey Orrill -
School of Music
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
Adriana Ransom -
School of Social Work
Anti-racism Committee
Dr. Deneca Avant -
School of Theatre and Dance
The Crossroads Project
Kee-Yoon Nahm -
School of Theatre and Dance
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Dr. Li Zeng -
Student Counseling Services
Multicultural Outreach Team
Danielle Beasley -
University College
Training & Learning Committee
Nora Atkins -
University Marketing and Communications
Brian Beam; Lawrence Lair -
Visor Center
Poshlyn Nicholson -
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
Sara Semonis -
Wonsook Kim School of Art
Belonging and Equity Committee
Archana Shekara
Units and Centers
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Academic Affairs
GROWTH Change Team
Yojanna Cuenca-Carlino -
Alumni Association
Alumni Association DEI Ad Hoc Committee
Nikita Richards -
Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology
DEI Committee
Rebekka Darner -
Division of Student Affairs
Inclusion Change Team
Angell Howard -
National Center for Urban Education
Dr. Maria Zaumdio