Standing Committees

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 LGBTQIA+ members experience respect, civility, and fairness consistent with the values of the Ole Miss Creed.

Committee Membership

• Ms. Valeria B. Ross
  CHAIR : Staff
  Member since 04/01/2025
• Dr. Jacob K. Waldo
  Faculty : Faculty Member
  Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2027
• Mr. Drew D. Lefmann
  Faculty : Faculty Member
  Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2027
• Mr. Joshua K. Brinlee
  Faculty : Faculty Member
  Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2027
• Dr. Jaime L. Harker
  Staff : Director, Isom Center for Women & Gender Studies
  Member since 03/01/2019
• Ms. Lauren D. Jones
  Representative : Division of Access, Opportunity & Community Engagement
  Member since 08/15/2024
• Mrs. Karrye S. Tynes
  Representative : Director of Inclusion & Cross Cultural Engagement
  Member since 08/15/2025
• Dr. Shawnboda D. Mead
  Representative : Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
  Member since 08/22/2025
• Dr. Bonita E. Bunt
  Representative : Faculty Senate
  Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027
• Dr. Kimberly M. Devries
  Representative : Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance
  Member since 08/15/2022
• Mr. Paul J. Caffera
  Representative : Ombudsperson
  Member since 05/01/2017
• Slot2 Vacant
  External Person : OUTLaw Representative
  Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027
• Slot4 Vacant
  External Person : Pride Network
  Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027
• Slot1 Vacant
  External Person : OUTGrad Representative
  Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027
• Slot3 Vacant
  External Person : Coordinator for Student Engagement & Programs
  Member since 08/15/2026
• Slot1 Vacant
  External Person : Coordinator for Student Engagement & Programs
  Member since 08/16/2027
• Ms. Allyson Hamilton
  Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
  Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027
• Mr. Bibek Karn
  Graduate : Student Representative
  Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027