Presidents Advisory Council on Diversity

committee

Front row, from left, University Police Chief Cynthia Smith, Dr. Julie Hartman, Beth Clark, Beth Hoffman and President Jonathan Gibralter. Second row, from left, Elizabeth Ilori-Olawoye (ASA), James Richards (BTGlass), Dr. Elesha Ruminski, Eric Manns, Robin Wynder, Dr. Sally Boniece and Sherri Sarceno (LASO).
Missing are Dr. Alem Abbay, Harriet Douglas, Tracey Klickman, Bill Mandicott, Dr. Maria-Luisa Sanchez, Dr. JoAnna Burley Shore and Kenisha Boone (BSA).

Mission Statement

The President’s Advisory Council on Diversity (PACD), whose membership consists of faculty, staff and students, meets regularly to set goals and launch initiatives to improve campus climate with respect to diversity. The PACD forms workgroups to conduct research on selected issues; analyzes the findings; and makes recommendations to the president.

Roster

President Jonathan C. Gibralter, ex officio
Beth Hoffman, Office of ADA/EEO, ex officio
Representing Admissions, Eric Manns Jr.
Representing African American Studies, Dr. Alem Abbay
Representing the Center for International Education, Tracey Klickman
Representing the Diversity Center, Robin Wynder
Representing Foreign Languages and Literature, Dr. Maria-Luisa Sanchez
Representing Human Resources, Beth Clark
Representing International Studies, Dr. Sally Boniece, PACD Chair
Representing Student and Community Involvement, Bill Mandicott
Representing Student Support Services, Harriet Douglas
University Police Chief Cynthia Smith, ex officio
Representing Women’s Studies, Dr. Julie Hartman

Other members:

Dr. Elesha Ruminski, Department of Communication Studies
Dr. JoAnna Burley Shore, Department of Management

Represented student organizations:

African Student Alliance
Black Student Alliance
Chinese Culture Club
Latin American Student Organization