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
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Membership
Position and Term Length
Name
Term
ExpiresCollege of Visual & Performing Arts Representative** (2 years)
Leslie Sotomayor
8/2027
Academic Dean/Director** (2 years)
Maddie Anthes
8/2027
SCUPA Representative** (2 years)
Adam Troxel
8/2026
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Representative** (2 years)
Lydia DeBiase
8/2027
At-Large Faculty Member Representative** (2 years)
Susan Czerny
8/2026
At-Large Faculty Member Representative** (2 years)
Su Kong
8/2027
At-Large Staff Representative** (2 years)
Megan Rutter, Chair
8/2026
College of Education Representative** (2 years)
Tracy Driehaus
8/2027
College of Business Representative** (2 years)
Muratcan Erkul
8/2026
AFSCME Representative (2 years)
Mary Bononno
8/2026
At-Large Staff Representative** (2 years)
Erica Stratton
8/2027
LGBTQ+ Resource Center Liaison
Jerry W Schearer
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Lambda Liaison
TBD
8/2023
Commission of Status of Women Liaison
TBD
*
Commission on the Status of Minorities Liaison
Caecilia Holt
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Disability Services Office Liaison
TBD
*
Women's Center Liaison
TBD
*
Multicultural Center Liaison
Melinda Quinones
*
Office of International Admissions Liaison
Christina Kinney
*
Student Affairs/Dean of Student's Office Liaison
TBD
*
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative
Aurorae Ream
8/2025
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative
Damaiya Turner
8/2025
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative
Cade Herndon
8/2025
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative
TBD
8/2025
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative
Poe Ott
8/2025
SGB Diversity Council Student Representative-Religious Based Group
TBD
8/2025
Non-Traditional Student Representative
TBD
8/2025
Graduate Student Representative
Cheryl Brattley, Vice Chair
8/2025
* 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.