Diversity Leaders Roundtable

Academic and Administrative Diversity Leaders are appointed by their respective senior leader, Dean, Vice President or other appropriate figure, to coordinate the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion policies, practices and procedures within their given context. These individuals leverage their direct experience and expertise within their college/division to advance specific and nuanced diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within their unit and inform the work of the Office of Inclusion and Diversity. The collective body of these appointees will be known as the Diversity Leaders Roundtable.

Principal Expectations

  1. Provide leadership to the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in their respective college/division, including serving as chair/co-chair of a division/college-level diversity committee that is charged with spearheading a scope of DEI work that encompasses all core functions of the college/division.

  2. Meet regularly with divisional/college leadership on challenges, opportunities, goals and updates related to diversity, equity and inclusion at Auburn University and within the college/division.

  3. Provide support and leadership to diversity, equity and inclusion projects within their respective college/division such as grant applications, success initiatives and other related activities. Particular attention given to faculty and employee recruiting efforts toward increasing diversity.

  4. Provide periodic planning and updates to the Office of Inclusion and Diversity and their respective unit’s senior leader.

  5. Serve as a resource and strategic collaborator to the Office of Inclusion and Diversity in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Auburn University.

  6. Participate in monthly Diversity Leaders Roundtable meetings and other developmental opportunities to expand expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Members

  • Dr. Taffye Clayton | Office of Inclusion and Diversity

  • Dr. JuWan Robinson | Office of Inclusion and Diversity

  • Dr. Rochelle Johnson | Office of Inclusion and Diversity

  • Tonika Boyd | Office of Inclusion and Diversity

  • Dr. Melinda Camus | College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Dr. Kate Thornton| College of Human Sciences

  • Shuwen Tzeng | College of Architecture, Design & Construction

  • Dr. Jared Russell | College of Education

  • Dr. Kimberly Mulligan-Guy | College of Sciences and Mathematics

  • Dr. Soledad Peresin | College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment

  • Dr. Renee Pratt | Raymond J. Harbert College of Business

  • Mallory Carden | Auburn Advancement

  • Michelle Hancock | Business & Finance

  • Dr. Chris Martin | College of Nursing

  • Dr. Joffrey Gaymon | Enrollment Services

  • Dr. Jingjing Qian | Harrison College of Pharmacy

  • Dr. Jeffrey Fergus | Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

  • Suzanne Hunter | Honors College

  • Dr. Maria Witte | Graduate School

  • Dr. Alan Wilson | College of Agriculture

  • Corey Edwards | Student Affairs

  • Dr. Joan Harrell | College of Liberal Arts

  • Dr. Chippewa Thomas | University Outreach

  • Djenane Paul | University Athletics

  • Adelia Grabowsky | University Library

  • Madhumalini Nadar | University Library

  • Dr. Jordan Holladay | Raymond J. Harbert College of Business

  • Dr. Jennifer Pindyck | College of Architecture, Design & Construction

Student Advisory Roundtable

The DEI Student Advisory Roundtable will assist and advise the Office of Inclusion and Diversity on efforts to advance the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The roundtable will also work to increase transparency of institutional policy discussions with students by sharing information, building community through conversation and collecting student response and feedback.

The DEI Student Advisory Round Table shall be comprised of no more than 15 excited and engaged undergraduate, graduate and professional students from a variety of backgrounds, departments and class years. Membership shall be granted by appointment based on the following key constituency groups. Advisory Roundtable members are expected to serve a minimum of one (1) academic year after which time, members will have the option to exit the group and make room for additional Advisory Roundtable members.

Last updated: 06/09/2023