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Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee


The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee is committed to addressing racist policies and long-standing practices that perpetuate racism and inequity on our campus, particularly regarding staff affairs. The committee’s work is aimed at creating an equitable, diverse and fully inclusive campus by sharing the commitment of anti-racism and anti-discrimination with all members of our campus.

Goals 2023-24


Our committee goals for the year:

  • Foster University faculty and staff campus-wide affinity groups, in order to create a connected and thriving community on and off campus
  • Hold space for discussion and growth by hosting quarterly EDI book clubs
  • Provide a safe place for faculty and staff to bring their concerns involving discriminatory policies, practices, or for those who may be facing discrimination in the workplace
  • Create connection and build relationships with campus and off campus organizations who are able to provide support to marginalized individuals

Affinity Groups


The University has recently created guidelines and a process for employees to form and participate in Affinity Groups on campus. The goal is to create safe spaces for individuals and their allies or advocates to share their ideals, experiences, and information.

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Meet the Committee


Jason Hinojosa
Member
Department: University Police
District: Administration
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Kimberly Killam
Member
Department: U Health System Planning Office
District: Hospitals & Clinics
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Blake London
Member
Department: Development
District: Administration
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Leanne Peters
Member
Department: HCI David Wetter Research
District: Administration
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Matthew Phister
Member
Department: Fraternity & Sorority Life
District: Academic & Student Affairs
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Kassidy Ray
Member
Department: Linguistics
District: Academic & Student Affairs
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Lisa Rigtrup
Executive Board, Past-President
Department: Institutional Review Board
District: Administration
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Executive
Cagney Smullin
Member
Department: College of Social Work - Dean's Office
District: Academic & Student Affairs
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Lindsay Spring-Browning
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Chair
Department: Pediatrics
District: Health Academics
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Executive