Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF)
WIU President Huang has created a new Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF), composed of approximately 22 faculty, staff, students from both campuses, as well as community members. The WIU Task Force's first objective will be to identify anti-racism initiatives and advise/support the creation of the University's Diversity Plan.
WIU ARTF members
Students - Devon Bradley, Jalen Carlos, Fiifi Godwyll, Ariahanna Hightower and Michelle Narvaez
Faculty - Rebekah Buchanan, Merrill Cole, Tracy Davis, Kishor Kapale, Jim LaPrad, Barry McCrary, Heather McIlvaine-Newsad, Lorette Oden, Macherie Placide, Hector Maymi-Sugranes, and Shaozhong Zhang
Staff - Rob Jeter, Tim Johnson, Ted Renner, Sterling Saddler, and Derek Watts
Community Members - Jerel Jones and Andrea Henderson.
ARTF Sub-Committees
- Curriculum
- Faculty & Staff: Hiring, Retention & Promotion
- Student Access & Success
- Sustained & Effective Communication
ARTF Updates
ARTF FAQs
Contact Information:
Carl Ervin, Interim Director, Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Phone: 309-298-2220
Email: diversity@wiu.edu
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