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 Diversity and Community Engagement
    Member since 08/15/2020
  • Dr. Teresa A. Lefmann
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2021 to 08/15/2024
  • Ms. Sarah K. Hennigan
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2022 to 08/15/2025
  • Mr. David A. Whitcomb
    Staff : General Counsel
    Member since 08/15/2021
  • Mr. James R. Zook
    Staff : Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
    Member since 08/15/2019
  • Dr. Charlotte F. Pegues
    Representative : Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
    Member since 08/15/2012
  • 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 R. Chavis
    Representative : Provost Office
    Member since 08/15/2021
  • Dr. Jennifer N. Saxon
    Representative : Intercollegiate Athletics
    Member since 08/15/2021
  • Ms. Adreanna H. McKnight
    Representative : Staff Council
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
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    External Person : Faculty Senate
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Mr. Earlie Garth
    Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Ms. Sara Welch
    Undergraduate : Associated Student Body (President)
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Mr. Hayden Pierce
    Undergraduate : Student Representative
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Ms. Emily Thrower
    Graduate : Student Council Representative
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Mr. Gene W. Rowzee
    Interim : Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance
    Member since 08/01/2020