SENSITIVITY AND RESPECT

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 Information

• Dr. Shawnboda D. Mead
  - CHAIR : Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement
  - Member since 8/15/2020
• Dr. Teresa A. Lefmann
  - Faculty : Member
  - Member from 8/15/2021 to 8/15/2024
• Ms. Sarah K. Hennigan
  - Faculty : Member
  - Member from 8/15/2022 to 8/15/2025
• Mr. David A. Whitcomb
  - Staff : General Counsel
  - Member since 8/15/2021
• Mr. James R. Zook
  - Staff : Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
  - Member since 8/15/2019
• Dr. Charlotte F. Pegues
  - Representative : Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
  - Member since 8/15/2012
• Mr. Paul J. Caffera
  - Representative : Ombudsperson
  - Member since 5/1/2017
• Mr. Dean L. Hansen
  - Representative : Facilities Management
  - Member since 8/15/2020
• Mrs. Virginia R. Chavis
  - Representative : Provost Office
  - Member since 8/15/2021
• Dr. Jennifer N. Saxon
  - Representative : Intercollegiate Athletics
  - Member since 8/15/2021
• Ms. Adreanna H. McKnight
  - Representative : Staff Council
  - Member from 8/15/2023 to 8/15/2024
• Slot2 Vacant
  - External Person : Faculty Senate
  - Member from 8/15/2023 to 8/15/2024
• Mr. Earlie Garth
  - Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
  - Member from 8/15/2023 to 8/15/2024
• Ms. Sara Welch
  - Undergraduate : Associated Student Body (President)
  - Member from 8/15/2023 to 8/15/2024
• Mr. Hayden Pierce
  - Undergraduate : Student Representative
  - Member from 8/15/2023 to 8/15/2024
• Ms. Emily Thrower
  - Graduate : Student Council Representative
  - Member from 8/15/2023 to 8/15/2024
• Mr. Gene W. Rowzee
  - Interim : Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance
  - Member since 8/1/2020