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Old Main 408

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: 307-766-6672

Email: diversity@uwyo.edu

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Inclusion Council

Inclusion Council Mission Statement 

Members of the University of Wyoming hail from over 80 countries, 50 states, and various indigenous nations. The diverse identities and backgrounds of the over 12 thousand individuals at UW contribute to its richness. For UW's success, it's crucial to attract and retain quality students, staff, and faculty in an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. The Inclusion Council (IC) commits to creating a welcoming space by building supportive structures. The IC's mission is to provide leadership and support to coordinate efforts, utilize resources, and sustain an inclusive environment for the success of all UW members.

Purpose

To further the vision and goals outlined in the mission statement, to provide guidance and clarity for the work of the inclusion council, and to ensure the work of the council is institutionalized and sustainable in the short and long term, the inclusion council adopts the following by-laws and operating agreement. 

Guiding Principles:  

  • The work of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is work that all parts of the University must be involved in and committed to for such work to be effective and transformational. 

 

  • A key component of doing DEI work is working in partnership, collaboration, and community with the many diverse communities and stakeholders who are part of the UW collective and providing all such groups a meaningful and influential seat at the table, where the input of such groups is regularly sought and valued and where the collective knowledge may be captured and fully utilized.  

 

Structure

The leadership of the council will include the Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Director for the School of the School of Culture, Gender, and Social Justice.   

Membership of the council will include representation from the following areas of campus: 

  • Multicultural Affairs/Dean of Students  
  • International Students and Scholars 
  • Disability Support Services 
  • WIND Institute  
  • Native American Education, Research and Culture Center 
  • Social Justice Research Center 
  • Ombuds Office  
  • Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education  
  • Human Resources  
  • Athletics 
  • Graduate Education  
  • Admissions 

2023/2024 Committee Members

  • Steven Barrett, AVP for Undergraduate Education
  • Jacquelyn Bridgman, Director of School of Culture, Gender, and Social Justice
  • Bianca Infante De La Cruz, Latinx Project Coordinator for MCA 
  • Steve Dillon, Director of School of Culture, Gender, and Social Justice
  • Shelley Dodd, Director of Admissions
  • Nellie Haddad, Ombudsperson
  • Zebediah Hall, VP of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Katy Hudson, Financial Services Coordinator
  • Michelle Jarman, Director of Disability Studies and Director of Gender and Women Studies
  • Lindsey Mandorin, Office Associate
  • Kate McLaughlin, Director of Disability Support Services
  • Ryan O'Neil, Dean of Students and AVP for Student Affairs
  • Molli Paulson, Coordinator for Disability Support Services 
  • Samantha Peter, Assistant Librarian
  • Amy Rieser, Senior Project Coordinator for Wyoming Disability Services 
  • Beth Robitaille, Des. Institutional Officer/CMO of Medical Education Administration Division
  • Kimberly Chesnut Steich, VP of Student Affairs
  • Taylor Stuemky, Associate AD for International Operations/SWA
  • Courtney Titus, Senior Project Coordinator for ODEI
  • Brianna Melody White, Senior Project Coordinator for Multicultural Affairs
 
Contact Us

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Old Main 408

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: 307-766-6672

Email: diversity@uwyo.edu

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