Diversity and Inclusion Committee

This university-wide committee is charged with improving our campus climate with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Members

Heather Barry, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of History 

 

Janelle Hill, Co-Chair
Associate Vice President for Student Life, Long Island

 

D'adra Crump, EMBA/MS
Executive Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator

 

Angela Diaz 
Assistant Dean, Preceptor

 

Eunah Lee, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Philosophy

 

Harry Voulgarakis, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Assistant Professor, Child Study

 

Melody Cope
Director of Athletics and Recreation/SWA

 

Anna Egbert, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Psychology

 

Adriana Silva, LMSW
Field Study Director and Teaching Instructor, Master of Social Work

 

Basak Horowitz
Assistant Professor in Economics

 

Eric Shyman, Ed.D.
Associate Professor, Child Study

 

Lisa Tafuro, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Communication Studies

 

Jason Steidl, Ph.D.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Religious Studies

 

Areas of Focus 

  • Equitable Access: Responsible for enhancing and/or developing college policies and procedures to support the development of a more diverse and inclusive campus community at all levels.
  • Learning & Development: Responsible for providing the University with the education and tools to explore concepts related to identity, diversity and inclusion. The purpose is to raise awareness and promote dialogue.
  • Institutional Awareness: Responsible for providing guidance on how to amplify the University’s commitments for diversity, equity and inclusion

External Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The External Diversity and Inclusion Committee provides a forum for the University to bring together a cross-section of community and religious leaders to serve as a resource to assist the University in furthering its goal "To promote a diverse and inclusive environment that aligns with the University's mission to serve a diverse student population and that affirms the dignity, freedom, and value of each person." This group meets on an annual basis with SJNY faculty and administrators.

Questions

Questions, suggestions, and/or concerns related to diversity, equity, and inclusion please contact [email protected].