FAS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-racism (DEIA-AR) Committee

Overview

The committee provides a structured forum from which the Senior Vice Chancellor and FAS executive leadership are apprised of recommendations and concerns related to DEIA-AR. The committee serves as an advisory group that informs and identifies efforts to improve and promote an inclusive and equitable climate for FAS employees

Overview 

The committee provides a structured forum from which the Senior Vice Chancellor and FAS executive leadership are apprised of recommendations and concerns related to DEIA-AR. The committee serves as an advisory group that informs and identifies efforts to improve and promote an inclusive and equitable climate for FAS employees.

 

Membership

Members are expected to demonstrate a consistent interest in and support of creating and continuously improving a diverse, equitable, accessible, inclusive, and anti-racist environment within FAS.

 

Committee members will:

  • Serve a 2-year term. Terms for committee members will be staggered to allow for continuity in membership.
  • Represent each of the FAS unit/departments. Membership representation dependent on department size.

 

Appointment and selection:

  • FAS staff will apply for membership.
  • Must submit a statement of interest; have formal supervisor approval; and be in good conduct/standing.
  • Appointed by Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Senior Vice Chancellor

Please contact [email protected] with questions. 

 

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2023 Committee Members 

Ailene Estalilla, Chair, 

Gina Abrams, Human Resources 

Eric Banares, Police 

Adrienne Chambers, Campus Life Services 

Jenn Chan, Program Management Office 

Becky Daro, SVC Office 

Laura Dillon, Human Resources 

Armanda Edwards-Newman, Information Technology Services 

Kira Kwan, Audit & Advisory Services 

Tim McNeil, Campus Life Services 

Kimberly Romero, Information Technology Services  

Elicia Rozic, Staff to the Committee, Campus Life Services

Lian Sussmann, Finance 

Niki Thach, Audit 

Sean Williams, Finance 

Membership

Membership to the FAS DEIA/AR Steering Committee was appointed by the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor with recommendations from each of the FET.   This steering committee represents all employees within FAS and is charged with: 

  1. Recommend DEIA/AR goals and tactics to the FET 
  2. Monitor and report progress on goals and tactics from a department level and FAS level 
  3. Facilitate communication across all FAS team members
  4. Plan DEIA/AR events and programs for FAS
  5. Be advocates in FAS DEIA/AR