Dean’s Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC)

The aim of the College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) is to forward the College’s goals and values concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The DAC, made up of faculty and staff from across the College, advises the Dean and Senior Associate Dean for DEI (SADDEI) on diversity issues, proposing strategies for enhancing diversity among faculty and staff in the College, and supporting DEI efforts in departments and units. Additionally, the committee is charged with critically reviewing the College’s progress in DEI and making recommendations to the Dean on strategies to create a culture of inclusivity and equity for faculty, students, and staff.

Responsibilities of the Committee

• Provide consultation and feedback on overall College and campus climate
• Serve in an advisory capacity related to the implementation and monitoring of key action steps outlined in the College’s DEI strategic plan.
• Consult on the development of programs within the College that aid in the recruitment, retention, productivity, and success of faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, and the Dean’s Office, soliciting feedback and sharing communication.

Membership

The DAC is comprised of a total of 30 faculty and staff who represent the divisions, offices, ranks, and employee roles across the College. Four members of the committee, including the Dean and SADDEI are from the Dean’s Office.

Committee members currently serve a three-year term.

Committee members also serve on one of four subcommittees of the DEI Strategic Plan

Meeting Schedule

The DAC meets at least twice annually.

Current Advisory Committee

Andy Lang

Associate Dean of Information Technology and Data Analytics
Climate Subcommittee

Ashante Diallo

Associate Dean for Human Resources
Pay Equity Subcommittee

Donald Planey

Teaching Assistant Professor, City & Regional Planning
Repair Subcommittee

Heidi Kim

Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature
Repair Subcommittee

Idris Asani

Professor, Math
Pay Equity Subcommittee

Iheoma Iruka

Research Professor of Public Policy
Climate Subcommittee

Isaac Unah

Associate Professor of Political Science
Recruitment and Retention Subcommittee

James W.C. White

Craver Family Dean

Jason Clemmons

Director of Curriculum, Recruiting & Operations, Honors
Pay Equity Subcommittee

John Majikes

Teaching Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Recruitment and Retention Subcommittee

Jonah Hodge

Student Services Specialist, Communication
Repair Subcommittee

Joy Montemorano

Business Operations Executive Assistant
Climate Subcommittee

Karla Slocum

Senior Associate Dean for DEI

Kristin Richards

Graduation Coordinator, Academic Advising
Climate Subcommittee

Kymberly Burkhead-Dalton

Associate Director of Development, Arts & Sciences Foundation
Repair Subcommittee

Leslie Hicks

Associate Professor of Chemistry
Pay Equity Subcommittee

Lola Tasar

Student Services Specialist, Linguistics, Women's and Gender Studies
Recruitment and Retention Subcommittee

Lori Shamblin

Executive Assistant to the Chair, Biology
Pay Equity Subcommittee

Marc ter Horst

NMR Lab Director, Chemistry
Climate Subcommittee

Martin Sueldo

Teaching Associate Professor, Romance Studies
Climate Subcommittee

Mel'Leeah Robinson

Social/Clinical Research Assistant, Exercise and Sport Science
Repair Subcommittee

Miguel LaSerna

Professor, History
Climate Subcommittee

Priscilla Layne

Associate Professor of Germanic & Slavic Languages and Literatures
Recruitment and Retention Subcommittee

Sandra Lazo de la Vega

Program Coordinator, City and Regional Planning
Recruitment and Retention Subcommittee

Sandra Rayne

Research Specialist, Geography
Pay Equity Subcommittee

Shauna Cooper

Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience
Pay Equity Subcommittee

Suzanne Lye

Assistant Professor, Classics
Recruitment and Retention Subcommittee

Tommie Watson

Executive Director, Institute for the Arts and Humanities
Recruitment and Retention Subcommittee

Warren Christian

ESL Specialist, Writing and Learning Center
Repair Subcommittee

Zach Kerr

Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
Climate Subcommittee