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

• Mrs. Lynn A. Wilkins
  CHAIR : Human Resources Representative
  Member since 08/15/2022
• 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
• Mrs. Nyterica D. Jenkins
  Staff : Member
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Dr. Kimberly M. Devries
  Representative : Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance
  Member since 08/15/2022
• Ms. Lauren D. Jones
  Representative : Division of Diversity & Community Engagement
  Member since 08/15/2024
• Mr. Jon-michael Wimberly
  Representative : Faculty Senate
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Ms. Aretha D. Nabors
  Representative : Staff Council
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Dr. Shawnboda D. Mead
  Representative : Vice Chancellor for Access, Opportunity & Community Eng
  Member since 08/01/2020
• Mr. Paul J. Caffera
  Representative : Ombudsperson
  Member since 05/01/2017
• Slot2 Vacant
  External Person : Director of Inclusion & Cross Cultural Engagement
  Member since 08/15/2024
• Slot1 Vacant
  LGBTQIA+ Programming & I : Coordinator
  Member since 08/15/2024
• Slot3 Vacant
  External Person : Pride Network
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Slot4 Vacant
  External Person : OUTGrad Representative
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Slot7 Vacant
  External Person : Member
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Slot6 Vacant
  External Person : OUTLaw Representative
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mr. Amos Hightower
  Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mr. Wesley Templet
  Undergraduate : Student Body (Representative)
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Keur Ms. Eli Van Keuren
  Graduate : Student Representative
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026