Chancellor's Standing Committees

LGBTQ Affairs

The committee provides counsel and makes recommendations to the Chancellor and Provost on University policies, programs, practices, and facilities as they impact or pertain to students, faculty, and staff who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning. The committee seeks to foster and support University efforts to promote and enjoy a safe, open, and diverse learning community where LGBTQ members experience respect, civility, and fairness consistent with the values of the Ole Miss Creed.

The composition of the committee is as follows: 

• Dr. Kerry B. Melear
  Faculty : Faculty Member
  Member from 8/15/2015 to 8/15/2018
• Dr. Jaime L. Harker
  Faculty : Faculty Member
  Member from 8/15/2015 to 8/15/2018
• Dr. Gail Stratton
  Faculty : Faculty Member
  Member from 8/15/2015 to 8/15/2018
• Dr. Katrina M. Caldwell
  Staff : Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement
  Member since 1/1/2017
• Mr. Paul J. Caffera
  Representative : Ombudsperson
  Member since 5/1/2017
• Mr. Gene W. Rowzee
  Representative : Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance
  Member since 9/15/2015
• Ms. Shawnboda D. Mead
  Representative : Center for Inclusion
  Member since 8/15/2015
• Ms. Pamela K. Johnson
  Representative : Human Resources
  Member since 8/15/2015