Diversity Committee

Mission:

The overall commitment of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) is to create a welcoming campus climate that supports the rights of individuals and reflects respect for diverse cultures, backgrounds and ideas. In order to implement this commitment, CEHD will increase its understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in serving a diverse population; handle diversity issues with sensitivity and awareness of local/district interests and attitudes; model awareness and appreciation of diversity within our organization and encourage dialog and collaboration across all lines of difference within our communities.

The Diversity Committee is recognized under the authority of the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development to serve in an advisory capacity to the Dean.

Members:

In its efforts to be representative of all aspects of the college, the Diversity Committee will be comprised of the following members:

·One Administrator from the College of Education and Human Development (standing member)

Dr. Thilla Sivakumaran, Associate Dean

· One Faculty representative from the Curriculum and Instruction Department (rotates every 3 years)

Dr. Sherlyn Powell, Curriculum and Instruction

· One Faculty representative from the Psychology Department (rotates every 2 years)

Dr. Brian Bramstedt, Psychology

· One Faculty representative from the Educational Leadership and Counseling Department (rotates every year)

Dr. Yolanda Dupree, Counseling

Dr. Leonard Clark, Head: Educational Leadership and Counseling

· One Faculty representative from the Kinesiology Department (rotates every 2 years)

Dr. Donnie Andrews, Kinesiology

· Two Staff representatives from the College of Education and Human Development (rotates every 3 years)

Mrs. Dewanna Greer
Mrs. Cynthia Rodriguez

· One undergraduate Student representative from the College of Education and Human Development (rotates every year)

· One graduate Student representative from the College of Education and Human Development (rotates every 2 years)

· Chair of the University of Louisiana Monroe Diversity Committee (standing member)

Dr. Lynn Clark, Chair; Curriculum and Instruction

Diversity Committee Handbook

Announcements:

3/16/11 Diversity Forum

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diversity forum

11/10/10 The CEHD Diversity Forum brought together over 140 students and featured members of a diverse panel representing the Muslim Student Association, the Wesley Foundation, the Gay/Straight Alliance, the International Student Organization and Delta Sigma Theta. The program began with a five minute introduction by each speaker describing how his or her organization supports diversity at ULM.
ULM Press Release