University of Southern Indiana

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council

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Legislative Charge

The Diversity Committee of the University of Southern Indiana was created in response to House Enrolled Act 1256, authorized by the 2007 Indiana General Assembly (IC-21-27-8-7) which requires that each public institution of higher education create a diversity committee to meet this legislative mandate. This committee is charged to:

  1. Review and recommend faculty employment policies.
  2. Review faculty and administration personnel complaints concerning diversity issues.
  3. Make recommendations to promote and maintain cultural diversity among faculty members.
  4. Make recommendations to promote recruitment and retention of minority students.
  5. Issue an annual report stating the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the committee to the board.

The University’s existing Affirmative Action Committee was adapted to meet the requirements of IC 21-27-8-7.

Committee Objectives

  1. Define the University’s vision of diversity and recommend methods to integrate that vision with existing University policies and procedures
  2. Collect information on University programs and initiatives and community resources
  3. Review University employment policies and processes and recommend improvements intended to increase hiring of diverse candidates
  4. Review University complaint policies and processes concerning diversity issues and recommend improvements
  5. Review University programs and processes, developing recommendations as appropriate for improvements to existing programs and processes and for new programs and initiatives that promote recruitment and retention of diverse students, faculty and staff
  6. Recommend methods that increase awareness of the University’s commitment to diversity
  7. Assess University diversity training and communication needs and make recommendations
  8. Develop methods to assess the University’s diversity efforts
  9. Provide Annual Reports to the University’s Board of Trustees

Council Chair

Pamela Hopson
Dr. Pamela Hopson
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Contact: 812-228-5122
Byron C. Wright Administration Building 104A

Council Members

John Farless
Mr. John Farless
Chief Communications Officer
Contact: 812-228-5157
Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center 224

Kerseclia Patterson
Mrs. Kerseclia Patterson
SWI-AHEC Academic Outreach Coordinator
Contact: 812-228-5048
Health Professions Center 3088

Rashad Smith
Mr. Rashad Smith
Executive Director of Enrollment
Contact: 812-465-7048
Robert D. Orr Center 1099

Rex Strange
Dr. Rex Strange
Associate Professor of Biology
Contact: 812-465-1008
Science Center 1265

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Steven Stump
Mr. Steven Stump
Director of the Center for Applied Research
Contact: 812-228-5094
University Center East 2259

D'Angelo Taylor
Dr. D'Angelo Taylor
Lecturer - Teacher Education
Contact: 812-465-7024
Education Center

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Leslie  Townsend
Mrs. Leslie Townsend
Director of Community Engagement and Historic New Harmony
Contact: 812-465-7013
University Center East 2210

Aaron Trump
Mr. Aaron Trump
Vice President for Government Affairs and General Counsel
Contact: 812-464-1849
Byron C. Wright Administration Building 102K

Emilija Zlatkovska
Dr. Emilija Zlatkovska
Affiliate Assistant Professor of English
Director of Intensive English Program
Executive Director of International Programs and Services
Contact: 812-461-5228
Robert D. Orr Center 3053

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Students

Kelsey McCullough, former SGA President

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