Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Civility Committee
Purpose
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Civility Committee advises the Dean and the Leadership
Council on development and implementation of the college strategic diversity, equity
and inclusion plan; to systematically follow college progress on the strategic goals
and the objectives outlined in the diversity, equity and inclusion plan; to advise
faculty, staff, and student recruitment activities related to diversity, equity and
inclusion issues; to interface with appropriate university, community and regional
bodies to address diversity, equity and inclusion related issues of regional importance;
to recommend in-house lectures, seminars or other activities that focus on diversity,
equity, inclusion, cultural awareness, and social justice.
Membership Structure
At least two faculty, two staff and two students from across the college recommended by the Department Chairs and selected by the Chair of the Committee, and as appropriate, an Ex officio representative from the ETSU Office of Equity and Diversity. The Chair will be appointed by the Dean.
Terms of Membership
Members will be appointed for a three-year term so staggered that not more than one-third of the committee will be changed each year.
Specific Guidelines
Call meetings, assure that minutes of deliberations are collected, and report to the Leadership Council and/or the Dean on the recommendations of this committee.
Membership
Status
Membership Structure
Name
Area of Representation
Length of Term
Voting
Faculty Representative
Hadii Mamudu*
Department of Health Services Management and Policy
2024-2025
Voting
Faculty Representative
Ying Liu
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
2026-2027
Voting
Faculty Representative
Roger Blackwell
Department of Community and Behavioral Health
2024-2025
Voting
Faculty Representative
Tricia Metts
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Sciences
2026-2027
Voting
Faculty Representative
Sean Fox
Department of Biomedical Health Sciences
2026-2027
Voting
Staff Representative
Rachel Kellogg
Office of the Dean
2023-2024
Voting
Staff Representative
Lee Sallah
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
2024-2025
Voting
Student Representative
Nikita Cudjoe
DrPH Student
N/A
Voting
Student Representative
VACANT
UG Student
N/A
Voting
Student Representative
VACANT
UG Student
N/A
Voting
University Representative
Chassidy Cooper
ETSU Office of Equity and Diversity
2024-2025
*Chair