Commission on Human Diversity
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Committee Description
Pursues the goal of having a university community where all members honor each other's differences. It sets priorities, monitors changes and educates the community in order to create an environment in which all members will receive proper recognition, encouragement and support. Meetings: third Thursday of the month during the semester. Terms: 2 years. Appointees: 10 of the 27 members
Reports to Administrative Council.
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Membership
Position and Term Length
Name
Term
ExpiresCollege of Visual & Performing Arts Representative** (2 years)
Diana Ebersole
8/2025
Academic Dean/Director** (2 years)
Steve Lem
8/2025
SCUPA Representative** (2 years)
Cheryl Brattley, Secretary
8/2024
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Representative** (2 years)
Jason Crockett
8/2025
At-Large Faculty Member Representative** (2 years)
Patricia Brenner, Chair
8/2024
At-Large Faculty Member Representative** (2 years)
Holly Gruber
8/2025
At-Large Professional Staff Representative** (2 years)
Vale Deeter
8/2024
College of Education Representative** (2 years)
Christopher Bloh, Vice Chair
8/2025
College of Business Representative** (2 years)
Carolyn Gardner
8/2024
AFSCME Representative (2 years)
Erica Stratton
8/2024
At-Large Professional Staff Representative** (2 years)
Caecillia Holt
8/2025
LGBTQ+ Resource Center Liaison (2 years)
Jerry W Schearer
8/2023
Lambda Liaison
TBD
8/2023
Commission of Status of Women Liaison
TBD
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Commission on the Status of Minorities Liaison
TBD
*
Disability Services Office Liaison
TBD
*
Women's Center Liaison
TBD
*
Multicultural Center Liaison
Melinda Quinones
*
Office of International Admissions Liaison
TBD
*
Student Affairs/Dean of Student's Office Liaison
TBD
*
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative
KayJay Livingston
8/2024
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative
MK Malik
8/2024
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative
Cade Herndon
8/2024
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative
Jordan Uruhart
8/2024
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative
Maddie Nesfeder
8/2024
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative-Religious Based Group
Julianna Trusello
8/2024
Non-Traditional Student Representative
Laura Gotshall
8/2023
Graduate Student Representative
TBD
8/2023
* Indefinite Term of Office
** Appointed by Committee on CommitteesStudents are invited to participate in the Kutztown University Governance and Advisory Committees. This is a great way to get to know others at the university, become a part of the decision-making process and have your voice heard. No prior experience necessary, just a genuine interest in being an active part of the community!
Student Government Board reviews online applications on a rolling basis and makes student placements in early September. Questions? Please contact Leah in Student Involvement at casselli@kutztown.edu.
Union Committee Representative: To be considered for a committee union position please contact a union representative. - Mission & Bylaws
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Meeting Times
Normally meets at 11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month during the semester.
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Agenda & Minutes
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Annual Conference on Human Diversity
Each spring, the annual conference of Kutztown University's Commission on Human Diversity unites activists, scholars, students & the community for talks. The Commission's mission: advocating for the rights and dignity of all people, all the time.
Contact the conference chair: Jerry Schearer at 610-683-4923 or schearer@kutztown.edu
For more information please contact:
University Senate
Email: senate@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610.683.4856
Students are invited to participate in the Kutztown University Governance and Advisory Committees. This is a great way to get to know others at the university, become a part of the decision-making process and have your voice heard. No prior experience necessary, just a genuine interest in being an active part of the community!
Student Government Board reviews online applications on a rolling basis and makes student placements in early September. Questions? Please contact Leah in Student Involvement at casselli@kutztown.edu.
Union Committee Representative: To be considered for a committee union position please contact a union representative.