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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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
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Administrative/Professional Council
DEI subcommittee
Kevin Goffard -
Athletics
Student-Athlete Action Team for Social Change
Kyle Brennen; Joe Klausner -
Campus Recreation
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Matt Seibring -
College of Business
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
Dr. Horace L. Melton -
College of Education
Diversity Education
Dakesa Piña; Erin Quast -
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
Dr. Anthony Joseph -
Department of English
Equity and Diversity Committee
Chris De Santis -
Department of Geology, Geography, and the Environment
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Dr. John Kostelnick -
Department of Psychology
Climate and Diversity Committee
Dr. Eros DeSouza -
Honors Program
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
Amy Secretan -
Katie School of Insurance
James Jones -
Mennonite College of Nursing
MCN DEI Taskforce
Barb Stamets -
Milner Library
IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Committee
Elizabeth Babin; Karmine Beecroft -
School of Communication
Anti-racism, Social Justice, and Coalition Building Committee
Dr. Megan Hopper -
School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Olivia Butts -
School of Music
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
Adriana Ransom -
School of Social Work
Anti-racism Committee
Dr. Denika 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
David Adams -
University College
Training & Learning Committee
Wendi Whitman -
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee
Sara Semonis -
Wonsook Kim School of Art
Diversity Equity and Inclusion 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