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President’s Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The President’s Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is appointed by the president and charged with examining diversity, equity and inclusion practices, recommending a vision for diversity, equity and inclusion to the president, recommending high-impact action steps, and assessing the implementation of those action steps.

Commission Charge

The President’s Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is appointed by the president and charged with the following actions:

  • Examine current diversity, equity and inclusion practices at BU
  • Recommend to the president a vision for BU that demonstrates an institutionalized, sustainable, and enduring commitment to actualizing the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Recommend to the president high impact action steps that reflect best practices across the nation. These recommendations will comprise a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan.
  • Monitor and assess the implementation of the recommended action steps (i.e. the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan) in collaboration with appropriate university entities such Cabinet, Leadership Council, Forum, etc.

 
Advocating for Social Change

Black History Month Resource Guide

Women's History Month Resource Guide

Community Response Team (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources)

University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan

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  Ableism
  Ethnic Intimidation
  Unconscious Bias

Active Allyship: Change requires Action

 

 
Contact Information
Shavonne Shorter, Ph.D.
Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies
1128 McCormick Center
Phone: 570-389-5423
Email: sshorter@bloomu.edu

The Upward Together: Outstanding Contributions in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards

At Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are the cornerstones upon which we build our success. Therefore, the President’s Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion would like to recognize members of our Bloomsburg University community for their efforts in making our institution a better place through awarding our inaugural Upward Together: Outstanding Contributions in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards. One award will be given to a faculty member at Bloomsburg University, another will be given to a staff member, and yet another award will be given to a current student. Please find the list of required criteria below to nominate someone you feel deserves one of these awards.

Required Criteria for Nomination:

1. Letter of Support: The letter of support should detail how you believe the nominee significantly contributed to making Bloomsburg University a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) community. The letter should be at least 500 words.

2. Supporting Document(s): You must submit at least 1 supporting document that demonstrates the nominee’s significant contributions. Some examples of accepted supporting documents include event documentation, civic or other club involvement, exceptional research outside of the nominee’s required responsibilities, and excellent DEI initiatives or projects.

3. Optional Additional Information: Please feel free to include any other relevant information you feel demonstrates the nominee’s impact and/or innovation regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some examples include quotations from faculty, staff, students, or community members that demonstrates the nominee’s impact, data showing the nominee’s impact, and/or supporting videos.

All Nominations and Supporting Documentation are Due by: Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST

Commission Members

• Co-Chair: Dr. Shavonne Shorter, Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Associate Professor of Communication Studies

• Co-Chair: Ms. Madelyn Rodriguez, Director of the Multicultural Center

• Dr. Jung Kim, Associate Professor of Marketing

• Dr. Amy Eitzen, Associate Dean, College of Education

• Mr. Phillip Amarante, Assistant Director, Payroll, Benefits, Org. Management

• Dr. Carolyn Reid-Brown, Assistant Professor of Exceptionality Programs

• Dr. Angela Pang, Professor of Exceptionality Programs

• Ms. Albra Wheeler, Coordinator of the Women’s Resource Center

• Ms. Lauren Polinski, Professional Development Manager, Alumni and Professional Engagement

• Mr. Asa Kelley, Video Production Specialist

• Dr. Heather Feldhaus, Dean of Graduate Studies, Interim Assistant Vice President

• Mr. Michael Hamlin, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

• Ms. Michaela Maw, Undergraduate Student in Sociology

• Dr. Mahmoud Darwich, Assistant Professor of Computer Science

• Mrs. Adrienne Mael, Bloomsburg Alumna, CEO/President of the United Way of Columbia and Montour Counties

• Ms. Carolyn Taggart, Coordinator of Sexual & Gender Diversity

• Mr. Leo Sokoloski, Director, Law Enforcement/Police

• Mr. George Long, Interim Executive Director of Diversity, Equity & Multicultural Affairs

• Mr. Gibryl Livingston, CGA Representative

• Dr. Doreen Jowi, Associate Professor of Communication Studies

• Ms. Felicia Ellzy, Alumna, Director and Instruction at The Nativity School

Recurring Guests

• Mr. Peter Kelly, Chief of Staff, Office of the President

• Dr. Erin Brummett, Associate Professor of Communication Studies

• Ms. Meaghan Fuhrman, Statistician 3, Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Administrative Team

• Ms. Christa Lamoreaux, Administrative Support