Mission
Mission Statement:
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.
All CDI meetings will take place on the first Friday of each month at noon via zoom until further notice.
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Elizabeth M. Garcia, Chair
Executive Director
Ofc. of Equity & Diversity
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Peter Andersen Ph.D.
Faculty
Management/Marketing
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Tyler Bauer
Area Coordinator
Residence Life
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Victoria Castellanos, Ph.D.
Dean
College of Professional Studies
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Paul A. Datti, Ph.D.
Faculty
Counseling/Hum. Serv.
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Clara Downey
President
Student Government
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David Dzurec
Interim Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
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Tara Fay
Faculty
Biology
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Eugeniu Grigorescu
Director
Ctr. for Teaching/Learning
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Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D.
Interim Provost & Sr. VPfor Academic Affairs
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Damain Morris
Cabinet Member
Black Student Union
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Shannon Murphy Fennie
Asst. Dean of Students
Student Life
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Ian O'Hara
Faculty
Library
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José Sanchéz
Assistant Director
Multicultural Center
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Kayleigh Wieboldt
Student
Representative
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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.
In the Fall 2020, the Provost’s Council for Diversity and Inclusion administered the HEDS Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey. The Survey asked students, faculty, staff, and administrators about their perceptions of the University’s climate and how the University supports diversity and equity, as well as their experiences with discrimination and harassment at the University. The Council administered the Survey to obtain a better understanding of the extent to which the campus climate supports diversity and equity, and to inform and improve support, policies, and practices at the University related to diversity and equity, including those to prevent or respond to discrimination and harassment.
The Council created a subcommittee of faculty to review the survey results, draft a summary for the University, and to provide recommendations. We encourage you to review a copy of the Campus Climate for Equity and Diversity at the University of Scranton: Narrative Summary and Recommended Next Steps now available to the University Community. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are University priorities and supported by our Catholic, Jesuit Mission and Values.
SEP 23: Faculty Development Day: Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Classroom
All Faculty are invited to participate in any or all sessions during a special Faculty Development Day, Friday, September 23 beginning from 9:30a.m.-3:45p.m.
PROGRAM
- PILLAR Program Presenters: Ayana McCalla, Dr. Madeline Gangnes, Dr. Amelia Randich, Dr. Billie Tadros, Elisa Westhafter, and Jennifer Whittaker, MS, OTR/L, CHE Casey Conference Rm, 502
- “Isms” Presenter: Dr. Paul Datti The PNC Board Room, 500
- Student Mental Health Awareness: Recognition and Response Presenters: Dr. Robert Liskowicz and Lauren Rivera, J.D, M.Ed. The Rose Room, 509
- Building DEI Partnerships for Student Leaning Inside and Outside the Classroom Presenters: Dr. Ovidiu Cocieru, Dr. Roxana Curiel, Dr. Ann Pang-White, and José Sanchez, The Rose Room, 509
- Navigating DEI in the Classroom: Faculty Insights Presenters: Dr. Jessica Nolan and Dr. Jack Strain, The PNC Board Room, 500
- Race and Ethnicity Awareness Training Presenters: Dr. Tara Hamilton-Fay and Elizabeth Garcia, B.A, J.D. Location: The Pearn Auditorium, Brennan 228
- Safe Zone Training Presenters: Shannon Murphy-Fennie, B.A, MS and Dr. Billie Tadros Location: The Casey Conference Room, Brennan 502
