Advisory Council
The Inclusive Excellence Advisory Council (IEAC) is a representative group that is convened to advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB).
The IEAC seeks to promote a psychologically safe environment of anti-racism/anti-oppression at Sacred Heart University. The membership composition and operating procedures are currently under review and development and will be published once completed.
Purpose & Functions
The purpose of the IEAC is multifocal and includes but may not be limited to the following functions:
- Act as DEIB ambassadors, providing connectivity and a two-directional pipeline of information to inform the council’s priorities and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer’s (CDIO) work
- Be department representatives to build commitment and buy-in for DEIB
- Be the voice of the student; bring forward questions and concerns for the advisory council chair to address
- Advocate for equality and equity for all members of the SHU community through the development of ideas and initiatives, whereby all SHU constituents have a representative perspective in sustaining a culture of inclusive excellence
- Promote a psychologically safe environment that supports a culture of antiracism, anti-oppression and anti-discrimination and admonishes retaliatory practices
- Build team and culture within the council; bring forward conflicts and points of disagreement to build path forward
- Assist in formulating a plan for DEIB that is ambitious, yet attainable
- Review proposals and provide recommendations to the CDIO on actions forward
IEAC Members for 2024-25
Voting Members
| Name | Title/Position | College/School/Department |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Chase | Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies | College of Health Professions |
| Bronwyn Cross-Denny | Associate Professor of Health Science and UAA President | College of Health Professions |
| Lisa Cullington | Associate Provost for Academic Programs | Academic Affairs & Office of the Provost |
| Irina Ellison | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Global Programs | College of Health Professions |
| Grace Guo | Professor of Management | Welch College of Business & Technology |
| Patty Knapp | Business Office Specialist | Business Office |
| Mahfuja Malik | Associate Professor of Accounting | Welch College of Business & Technology |
| Rodney Osumo | Undergraduate Student | School of Communication, Media & the Arts (CAS) |
| Christina Poirer | Undergraduate Student | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Gracie Patriarco | Undergraduate Student and Student Government Director of Community & Inclusion | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Amanda Wagner | Academic Advisor | College of Health Professions |
| Jennifer Wilson | Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work | School of Social Work (CAS) |
Ex Officio Members
| Name | Title | College/School/Department |
|---|---|---|
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Assistant Professor of Communications and Director of Inclusive Excellence Education |
School of Communication, Media & the Arts (CAS) and Inclusive Excellence |
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Director of Institutional Equity Compliance and Support & ADA/504 Coordinator |
Inclusive Excellence |
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| Susan Goncalves | UAA Immediate Past President | Davis & Henley College of Nursing |
| Kyle Humphreys | Manager of LGBTQ+ Affairs | Inclusive Excellence |
| Feleicia Jeter | Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs | Inclusive Excellence |
| Rob Johnson | Executive Director of Multicultural Affairs | Inclusive Excellence |
| Maurice Nelson | Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer (Chair) | Inclusive Excellence |
| Kimoyia Walters | Manager of Inclusive Excellence Initiatives | Inclusive Excellence |