Advising DEI Committee Charge
- Assemble a team of advisors from across the University to share passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster positive change.
- Develop a diversity statement to be approved by the University Advising Network.
- Create a climate survey and enhance existing surveys for students and staff to solicit feedback on the current state of inclusive excellence in advising.
- Provide recommendations to the Advisor Training and Development team on DEI education events
- Invite content experts from across the University to share knowledge with the advising community through such events
- Serve as facilitators for DEI education opportunities
- Build a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster a sense of belonging amongst students and advisors.
Committee Members
Name | College/Department | Contact | Subcommittee | Keywords (hidden column) |
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Dr. Nora Dragovic | College of Arts and Sciences | dragovin@mailbox.sc.edu | DEI Education | tag 1, tag2 |
Dr. Pinkney Epps | TRIO Programs | eppsp@mailbox.sc.edu | DEI Education | |
Amanda Finnen | Exploratory Advising | afinnen@sc.edu | Diversity Statement | |
Amanda Heinsman | Honors College | heinsman@mailbox.sc.edu | Diversity Statement | |
Laken Long | Department of Theatre and Dance | lakenl@mailbox.sc.edu | Climate Survey | |
Caleb Morris (co-chair) | Public Health | cemorris@email.sc.edu | Diversity Statement | |
Hannah Quire | Honors College | hquire@email.sc.edu | Climate Survey | |
Dr. Claire Robinson (ex-officio) | University Advising Center | clairer1@mailbox.sc.edu | Climate Survey | |
Sam Schmoker | Exploratory Advising | schmoker@mailbox.sc.edu | Climate Survey | |
Megan Stanley Myers | Department of Biological Sciences | ms121@mailbox.sc.edu | Diversity Statement | |
Dr. Kay Thomas (co-chair) | Honors College | bankshk@mailbox.sc.edu | DEI Education |