Standing Committees

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 Membership

Dr. Shawnboda D. Mead
CHAIR : Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement
Member since 08/15/2020
Ms. Sarah K. Hennigan
Faculty : Member
Member from 08/15/2022 to 08/15/2025
Dr. Laura K. Huber
Faculty : Member
Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2027
Mr. David A. Whitcomb
Staff : General Counsel
Member since 08/15/2021
Mr. James R. Zook
Staff : Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Member since 08/15/2019
Dr. Charlotte F. Pegues
Representative : Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Member since 08/15/2012
Mr. Paul J. Caffera
Representative : Ombudsperson
Member since 05/01/2017
Mr. Dean L. Hansen
Representative : Facilities Management
Member since 08/15/2020
Mrs. Virginia R. Chavis
Representative : Provost Office
Member since 08/15/2021
Dr. Jennifer N. Saxon
Representative : Intercollegiate Athletics
Member since 08/15/2021
Ms. Valeria B. Ross
Representative : Staff Council
Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2025
Dr. Kristen A. Swain
Representative : Faculty Senate
Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2025
Mr. Gene W. Rowzee
Interim : Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance
Member since 08/01/2020
Mr. Edward Hunter
Undergraduate : Student Representative
Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2025
Ms. Genesis Moronta
Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2025
Ms. Hannah Watts
Undergraduate : Associated Student Body (President)
Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2025
Mr. Ibrahim Williams
Graduate : Student Council Representative
Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2025