Advisory Council on Diversity and Reconciliation
February 2018 saw the launch of the Advisory Council on Diversity and Reconciliation (ACDR), a cross-departmental group which will provide input and direction to the design and implementation of Universitywide diversity efforts and the practice of reconciliation as a core distinctive at SPU.
As part of its key functions, the ACDR
- advises on proposed Universitywide diversity goal areas and performance indicators;
- reviews proposals and makes recommendations for the awarding of diversity seed grants;
- contributes knowledge and insights to the development of a comprehensive set of diversity-related resources and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff;
- gives input about present and long-term University diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices; and
- serves as a forum for discussion about diversity needs on campus.
2021-2022 Membership
- Michelle Arendt, director of public information, University Communications
- Jason Chivers, director of Graduate Admissions
- Serena Manzo, director of Multi-Ethnic Programs
- Sandra Mayo, vice provost for inclusive excellence
- Madisynn McCombs, executive assistant to the vice provost for inclusive excellence
- Peter Rivera, assistant professor of marriage and family therapy, School of Psychology, Family and Community
- Lane Seeley, professor of physics, College of Arts and Sciences: Division of STEM and Social Sciences
- Amanda Stubbert, director of alumni and parent relations, University Advancement
- Caenisha Warren, executive director and minister of reconciliation ministries, John Perkins Center