Mission
To lead the transformation to and sustainability of a welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus culture characterized by respect and support for all members of the University community.
The Council for Diversity and Inclusion examines the University’s needs and makes recommendations regarding inclusive and diverse approaches, programs, practices, activities and any other goals the Council believes are necessary to create an inclusive University for students, faculty and staff.
A Letter from former University President, Fr. Scott R. Pliarz, SJ
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Click to read the full six (6) page letter to the Council.
Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
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All CDI meetings will take place on the first Friday of each month at noon via zoom until further notice.
Council Members
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Elizabeth M. Garcia, Chair
Executive Director
Ofc. of Equity & Diversity
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Peter Andersen Ph.D.
Faculty
Psychology
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Christine M. Black Assistant Director
Ofc. of Equity & Diversity
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Jeffrey M. Colucci Jr.
President
Student Government
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Paul A. Datti, Ph.D.
Faculty
Counseling/Hum. Serv.
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Ruth P. David
Coor. Student Engmt
Alumni & Donor Engm
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Tara N. Fay
Faculty
Biology
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Brion A. Harris
Alumni
Counseling/Hum. Serv.
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Jean Harris, Ph.D.
Faculty
Political Science
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Julia N. Leighow
Assistant Director
Residence Life
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Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D.
Dean
College of Arts & Sciences
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Maria R. Marinucci
Director
Cross Cultural Centers
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Myriam A. Moise
Student
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Jessica Nolan, Ph.D.
Faculty
Psychology
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Sheli E. Pratt-McHugh
Assistant Dean
Library
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Yvonne Preston
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Cassandra Ramirez
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Educational Resources
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- Talking About Racism: A Community Conversation This series is a project of the Greater Scranton Martin Luther King Commission in collaboration with: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Johnson College, Lackawanna College, Marywood University, Penn State Scranton, and The University of Scranton. These recorded sessions are available to the public to continue these important conversations. Click on the links below to access the video recordings of the presentations. Full information including speaker bios and follow up materials may be foind at https://www.scranton.edu/about/community-relations/talking-about-racism.shtml.
- Session 1 - October 1, 2020 Defining and Identifying Racism
- Session 2 - October 8, 2020 Understanding White Privilege and Allyship
- Session 3 - October 15, 2020 Discussion Black Lives Matter
- Racism and Other Isms: Understanding Privilege, Power, and Oppression Dr. Paul Datti, Professor and Director, Counseling and Human Services Program, presented to Student Government on October 17, 2020. Dr. Datti discussed the origins of several forms of discrimination based upon characteristics, how they setup social inequity and privilege, and impact our personal and professional lives.
