OPEN HOUSE
October 10th, 2012
About CDC Founded 2007 Staff and faculty members Encourages conversations about
diversity and inclusion Fosters a support network for WUSTL
professionals
Who We AreSteering Committee Saida Bonifield, Coordinator for LGBT
student Involvement & Leadership
LaShawnda Fields, Diversity in Retention Coordinator, Cornerstone
Julia Macias Garcia, Assistant Dean in the College of Arts & Science, Assistant Director, Campus Life
Robin Hattori, Assistant Director of the Gephardt Institute
Naomi Sigg, Assistant Director, Student Involvement & Leadership
Omotola Akinsola, Graduate Assistant, Campus Diversity Collaborative
General Body Jacqueline Carter Rudolph Clay Jeff Gidday Nicole Gore Heather Hageman Hatsephi Kushma Melanie Osborn Marilyn Pollack Jeanette Sanchez Michael Spear Jackie Turner Pam Wiese Mary Zabriskie
Our Mission The CDC encourages campus
conversations about diversity and inclusion, and fosters a support network for Washington University professionals whop work on diversity issues.
Our Mission (cont’d) The CDC provides resources and
tools that promotes a culture of authentic dialogue about issues of diversity and inclusion.
Our Vision Washington University community
members are culturally competent and contribute to an inclusive campus environment.
Current Initiatives Educational Awareness Diversity Training and Facilitation
for Campus Community Service to students and the
greater WUSTL community
Facilitate professional development around diversity
Conduct training for campus audiences
Provide a diversity training manual
Training and Facilitation
Support student efforts, dialogues, and programs
Liaise with groups focused on diversity, inclusion and social justice, e.g. Connect 4, Diversity Affairs Council, and the Social Justice Center
Services to Students
Student Support
Host forums & dialogue on issues of diversity and inclusion “Inclusive Recruitment” “Bullying and the LGBT Community”
Community Awareness
Educational Programs
Contact Us
We look forward to working with you!