Standing Committees
The Committee will serve as an immediate point of contact for any member of our University community who is subjected to actions or words that are in conflict with our EEO anti-discrimination policy. The Committee will be asked to receive and review any such complaints as well as consider proactive measures to encourage community harmony and emphasize the high value we place on respect for the dignity of individuals.
Committee Membership
- Dr. Shawnboda D. MeadCHAIR : Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community EngagementMember since 08/15/2020
- Dr. Teresa A. LefmannFaculty : MemberMember from 08/15/2021 to 08/15/2024
- Ms. Sarah K. HenniganFaculty : MemberMember from 08/15/2022 to 08/15/2025
- Mr. David A. WhitcombStaff : General CounselMember since 08/15/2021
- Mr. James R. ZookStaff : Chief Marketing & Communications OfficerMember since 08/15/2019
- Dr. Charlotte F. PeguesRepresentative : Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsMember since 08/15/2012
- Mr. Paul J. CafferaRepresentative : OmbudspersonMember since 05/01/2017
- Mr. Dean L. HansenRepresentative : Facilities ManagementMember since 08/15/2020
- Mrs. Virginia R. ChavisRepresentative : Provost OfficeMember since 08/15/2021
- Dr. Jennifer N. SaxonRepresentative : Intercollegiate AthleticsMember since 08/15/2021
- Ms. Adreanna H. McKnightRepresentative : Staff CouncilMember from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
- Slot2 VacantExternal Person : Faculty SenateMember from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
- Mr. Earlie GarthUndergraduate : Associated Student BodyMember from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
- Ms. Sara WelchUndergraduate : Associated Student Body (President)Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
- Mr. Hayden PierceUndergraduate : Student RepresentativeMember from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
- Ms. Emily ThrowerGraduate : Student Council RepresentativeMember from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
- Mr. Gene W. RowzeeInterim : Equal Opportunity and Regulatory ComplianceMember since 08/01/2020