Diversity & Inclusion at Stevenson

Leadership Committee

Co-Chairs, Diversity & Inclusion Committee

• Dave Jordan, Vice President of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
• Antionette Marbray, Vice President Legal Affairs State & Federal Relations 

Working Group

Along with the Co-Chairs, the Working Group of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee includes:

• Britney Campbell, Director of Diversity & Inclusion 
• Peggy Baldwin, Director of Talent Management
• Gary Stewart, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
• Amanda Hostalka, Dean, School of Design and & Vice Provost for Outreach
• Christopher Metzger, Assistant Professor of Art & Design

Committee 

The University Diversity & Inclusion Committee comprises members from across campus departments and divisions who plan and execute strategic and high priority University D&I Initiatives, ranging from Training and Professional Development to Programming and Assessment. A Working Group leadership team and subcommittee structure are utilized to advance their work.

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is comprised of members of the Stevenson University faculty and staff:

• Aquila, Student Representative
• Jackie Boswell, Assistant AD & Head Coach W. Basketball
• Gloria Collier, Alumni Representative
• Alison Cuomo, Director, Communications, Marketing/DC (Ad Hoc member)
• Allison Cuneo, AVP, Annual Giving & Alumni Relations 
• Laura Farkas, Adjunct Faculty, History
• Kelly Fewster, Career Advisor, Career Services
• Rivka Glaser, Associate Professor Biology
• Phillip Golden, Assistant Director, Employee Relations and Development 
• Steve Gossage, Campus Security Supervisor
• Amanda Harner, Nurse Practitioner 
• Will Harrell, Assistant Professor, Chemistry
• Ed Hottle, Head Coach, Football
• Harry Joyner, Security Supervisor
• Longwell, Director, Academic Link (Ad Hoc member)
• Breanna Nelson, Resident Director 
• Graeme Millar, Associate AD & Head Coach, Soccer
• Eric Muhati, Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity 
• Bridgette Newsome, Certified Medical Assistant 
• Laura Neitz Coleman, Assistant Director, Data & Systems 
• Monika Piccardi, Adjunct Instructor, Healthcare Management 
• Eric Rivera, Interim VP, Student Affairs 
• Mary Beth Schiller-Schwenke, Controller
• Carol Schmidhauser, Instructor, Biology
• Michelle Schwartz, Coordinator of Student Engagement
• Matt Seiler, Director, Career Connection Center
• Deondra Smith, Visiting Sr. Lecturer, Psychology
• Lauri Weiner, Associate Professor, Counseling
• Andre Williams, Assistant Director, Student Conduct
• DJ Williams, Director, Resident Life & Housing
• Jenna Womack, Director, Student Activities 
• Elena Volkova, Associate Professor, Art

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Programming and Events

• Collaborate across the university to develop, co-sponsor, and collaborate on diversity and inclusion programming.
• Promote events and programs to Stevenson communities. 

Marketing and Communication

• Increase visibility of diversity and inclusion committee initiatives.
• Communicate initiatives, activities, and resources on the D&I website.

Training and Professional Development

• Collaborate with Academic Affairs and Human Resources in the creation of professional development resources.
• Research options for diversity and inclusion professional development for faculty and staff.
• Enhance employee search training and processes.

Assessment

• Assess impact of University Strategic Initiatives for D&I.
• Research and benchmark as needed.
• Develop processes to track diversity and inclusion participation and impact. 

Academic Schools 

The Academic Schools at Stevenson are committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging for all faculty and students through the advancement of inclusive teaching practices and intentional and ongoing revisions and updates to their curricula, programming, policies, and procedures. From the Conversations on Diversity and Inclusion program in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences to the School of Design’s Our Many Ways of Being Collective, opportunities exist for faculty and students to engage one another and each other on topics familiar and new to them. Individual departments create programs and projects to further advance diversity goals for their students and departments, such as bringing to campus an artist-in-residence or speaker from an underrepresented group; using campus galleries and performance spaces to engage community conversations about inclusivity and access; or developing and delivering courses that engage with contemporary social issues such as the History of Civil Rights or LGBTQ Literature. Student organizations linked to Academic Schools and Departments, such as Enactus, Association of Black Psychologists, and the Association for Women in Mathematics also promote DEI programming and priorities on campus. Much of this work is accomplished in collaboration with other campus stakeholder groups to ensure that they reach the broadest possible range of students.

Faculty

Faculty Council 
As the faculty advocate, the council advances the mission, values, and diversity of the university by assessing the needs, practices, and policies of the university’s community, overseeing the university curriculum, and proposing policy for executive determination.

Faculty Council Antiracism Committee
The Faculty Council Antiracism Committee seeks to research and develop strategic initiatives that support efforts of the University Diversity and Inclusion Committee and to promote an actively anti-racist environment at Stevenson University. The goal of the committee is to eliminate institutionalized racism at Stevenson University, in the academy, and society. By consistently reviewing and updating the academic curriculum and environment, the committee seeks to develop a culture of inclusivity and equity for BIPOC faculty, staff, and students.

Intercultural Knowledge and Competency Task Force
The Stevenson Intercultural Knowledge and Competency (IKC) commitment provides students with opportunities to develop cultural competencies by engaging with cross-disciplinary perspectives. In FYS 100: First Year Seminar, ENG 152: College Writing II, and program courses, Stevenson University students learn to:

1. Identify their own cultural rules and biases.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of other cultures.
3. Recognize intellectual and emotional dimensions of more than one worldview.
4. Express openness to culturally different others. 

The Zirkin Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (ZCETL)
ZCETL provides faculty-centered professional development opportunities that are responsive to the needs of all full-time and part-time faculty and support campus-wide diversity, access, and inclusion priorities. Recent work has included workshops on Anti-Racist Pedagogy; the Education as the Practice of Freedom Pedagogy Group, centered on the work of bell hooks; and the development of resources to support inclusive pedagogy across disciplines.

For more information, please contact the Zirkin Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning: ctl@stevenson.edu. 

Alumni

Diversity and Inclusion Alumni Board Committee

The Alumni Association Board's Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to support the University's diversity goals by committing to awareness, education, respect and practice of diversity and inclusion. The committee seeks to amplify the voices and experiences of underrepresented alumni and provide an inclusive community for all alumni to network, learn, and grow.

This committee carries out this work by:

• Highlighting alumni from underrepresented populations in regular newsletters.
• Supporting the work of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
• Increasing alumni attendance at events hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
• Increasing the diversity of the alumni board. 

For more information, please contact development@stevenson.edu

Alumni Relations at Stevenson

Athletics

The Athletic Department supports D&I initiatives through workshops, training, and committees. Athletic staff members participate in D&I workshops (Safe Space Training, NCBI) provided by Human Resources and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and many of the staff serve on the University D&I Committee.

The Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Task Force aims to promote and advance knowledge of diversity and inclusion, so that all members of the Mustang Athletics community have equitable experiences and a sense of belonging. The Task Force holds open forums with SU students to discuss diversity topics and to learn about students lived experiences on campus.

Assistant Athletic Director Gary Stewart is the NCAA Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee and serves as the conduit for information related to national-, local- and campus-level issues of diversity and inclusion and supports diverse and inclusive practices related to athletics.

For more information, please contact Gary L. Stewart: glstewart@stevenson.edu

Stevenson University Athletics 

Career Connection Center

The Career Connection Center partners with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to offer career workshops on topics such as, “Being Out in the Workplace” for the LGBTQ+ community, or tailored job search workshops for BIPOC students and alumni. In addition, Career Connection Center staff fully engage in campus-wide D&I efforts, such as Safe Space training, NCBI trainings, and participation on the D&I committee.

For more information, please contact Career Services: careerconnection@stevenson.edu

Learn more about Stevenson's Career Connection Center 

Center for Diversity and Inclusion

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) serves as an inclusive space where discussions about diversity and inclusion can occur. Located on the second floor of the Caves Sports Wellness Center, CDI is open to use by students, faculty, and staff for open conversation and club and organization meetings. Additionally, the center includes a Prayer & Meditation Room as a welcoming space for students, faculty, and staff.

Learn more about CDI

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The University Diversity and Inclusion Committee comprises members from across campus departments and divisions who plan and execute strategic and high priority University D&I Initiatives, ranging from Training and Professional Development to Programming and Assessment. A Working Group leadership team and subcommittee structure are utilized to advance their work.

D&I Leadership Commitment and Committee Members

Human Resources

Human Resources provides regular programming on topics related to diversity and inclusion. Each semester Safe Space Training (LGBTQ+) is offered regularly, and HR sponsors presentations and workshops on topics such as intersectionality, unconscious bias, advocacy, and stereotypes. All SU employees are also required to complete an online program on Workplace DEI, which is administered through Human Resources.

Human Resources conducts search committee training and oversees the appointment of hiring committees to ensure they reflect diverse perspectives and viewpoints.

Stevenson is a National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) campus. At Stevenson, NCBI Team members co-lead workshops designed to build connections among participants and to foster a more inclusive campus for everyone. Learn more 

For more information, please contact Human Resources: hr@stevenson.edu

Human Resources at Stevenson University 

Office of Disability Support

Stevenson University admits qualified students regardless of disability and welcomes the full participation of students with disabilities in all aspects of campus life. The Office of Student Success coordinates with various campus partners to ensure equal access to University programs, facilities and services.

Learn more about disability support on campus

Student Leadership

Stevenson University students have multiple opportunities to serve as advocates, allies, and leaders on diversity and inclusion efforts across campus. Students lead within the Student Government Association (SGA), in the Orientation Leader and Resident Assistant programs, through Clubs and Organizations, and as members of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board. Student representatives are also invited to serve on select Faculty Council committees, including Student Services.

• Student Government Association- The Executive Board of SGA includes a Director of Diversity and Inclusion, whose role is to encourage communication, collaboration, and programming among the University's diversity focused clubs and organizations. This student leader also serves as a liaison to the Director of Diversity and Inclusion. 
• Student Activities- Student Activities incorporates D&I into Student Leader trainings and the Diversity & Inclusion Pre-Orientation Programs (DIPP), and partners with CDI and other offices to co-sponsor D&I focused events, such as Desserts with D&I, the Native American Heritage Month keynote, and the Homecoming Bonfire Open Mic. D&I trainings and conversations are also intentionally incorporated into new student organizations.
• Student Clubs and Organizations- Stevenson University students have established many clubs and organizations on campus that aim to spread awareness and support advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additional information on the role of Student Clubs and Organizations in promoting diversity initiatives can be found here. 

For more information, please contact: studentactivities@stevenson.edu

Welcoming Spaces

Stevenson University facilitates a welcoming, respectful and inclusive space for our students, faculty and staff. Below you will find a list of resources that you may find helpful.

Whether on the Greenspring or Owings Mills campuses, you can expect Stevenson University to be a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment. Additionally, there are spaces that specifically serve as a hub for diversity and inclusion on campus.

• The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is on the 2nd floor of the Caves Sports & Wellness Center, and is available for use by students, faculty, and staff for programming and open conversations related to topics on diversity and inclusion as well as club and organization meetings. 

• The Prayer & Meditation Room is within the Diversity and Inclusion Center and is for use by students, faculty and staff.

• The Diversity and Inclusion Committee sponsors lectures, panels, and workshops to foster academic and professional development in cultural competency development, diversity and inclusion leadership opportunities, and offers opportunities for critical dialogue and community engagement.

• The Office of Diversity and Inclusion sponsors student social and cultural programming, oversees the many student affinity groups to provide opportunities for courageous dialogue and engagement through programs such as the monthly Pulse program (First Thursday each month - check the CDI calendar for location).