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. Mead
  CHAIR : Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
  Member since 08/20/2025
• Dr. Laura K. Huber
  Faculty : Member
  Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2027
• Dr. Candies N. Winfun-Cook
  Faculty : Member
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2028
• Mrs. Lisa G. Stone
  Staff : Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
  Member since 12/01/2024
• Mr. David A. Whitcomb
  Staff : General Counsel
  Member since 08/15/2021
• Mr. Paul J. Caffera
  Representative : Ombudsperson
  Member since 05/01/2017
• Mr. Dean L. Hansen
  Representative : Facilities Management
  Member since 08/15/2020
• Mrs. Virginia L. Rougon
  Representative : Provost Office
  Member since 08/15/2021
• Dr. Jennifer N. Saxon
  Representative : Intercollegiate Athletics
  Member since 08/15/2021
• Dr. Kristen A. Swain
  Representative : Faculty Senate
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mrs. Bernice Sykes
  Representative : Staff Council
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mr. Gene W. Rowzee
  Interim : Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance
  Member since 08/01/2020
• Ms. Ayanna Norman
  Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mr. Jack Jones
  Undergraduate : Associated Student Body (President)
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Sala Ms. Vio Segura Salazar
  Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mr. Md. Amz Chowdhury
  Graduate : Student Council Representative
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026