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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.

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  • DIAC Subcommittees
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  • EDI Leaders Circles
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DIAC Subcommittees

  • 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.

View Reports and Tools

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.

Read the definitions

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.

Read the full land statement

Affinity Groups

Faculty and Staff

  • Asia Connect
  • Association of Black Academic Employees (ABAE)
  • Organization of Latino/a Employees (OLE)
  • Multicultural Alliance at Work (MAW)
  • Queer Coalition

Registered Student Organizations

Student organizations forge a sense of community and provide deeper understanding of culture and identities.

View the RSOs

Alumni

  • Black Colleagues Association
  • Latinx Alumni Network
  • LGBTQA Alumni Network

EDI Leaders Circles

EDI Leaders Circle Symposium

February 14, 2022
9am-4pm

EDI Leaders Circles Symposium Program Booklet


Members

  • 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

  • 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

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Areas and Offices

  • Multicultural Center
  • Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA)
  • Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP)
  • Office of Student Access and Accommodation Services
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

Conferences

  • Culturally Responsive Commnity Campus (CRCC) Conference
  • Women’s Gender, and Sexuality Symposium

Student Financial Support

  • Asia Connect Scholarship
  • Black Colleagues Association Scholarships
  • Latin Alumni Network Scholarship
  • LGBTQ+ Student Support Endowment
  • Student Access and Accommodation Scholarships
  • Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Scholarships

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