Diversity Initiatives Committee

A Framework to Foster Diversity at Penn State, 2004-2009

Penn State has long demonstrated a commitment to diversity and equity that is deeply rooted in both our historic mission and our philosophy of higher education. This document launches the second stage of Penn State's strategic planning process for diversity. It builds on the progress achieved under the guidance of its predecessor, A Framework to Foster Diversity at Penn State: 1998-2003, by advancing diversity as an essential component in Penn State's quest for greater excellence, and increasing the synergies between diversity initiatives and the other goals set forth in the University's strategic plan. To learn more about the Smeal College of Business Framework to Foster Diversity, click the link above.

Diversity Initiatives Committee

The following members of the Smeal community are on the Diversity Initiatives Committee:

• James Thomas, Dean, Committee Chair
  
• Joseph Burns, Human Resources Manager
• Jamie Campbell, Director of Undergraduate Diversity Enhancement Programs
• Augustus Colangelo, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Director of First Year Seminar in Business, Manager of Mitte Scholarship Program, Assistant Professor of Management
• Jennifer Chang Coupland, Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing
• Laura Field, Associate Professor of Finance
• Jennifer Hicks, Promotional Copywriter
• Andrea Jackson, MBA Student Representative
• Nicky Kundnani, Undergraduate Student Representative
  
• Markus Maier, Academic Counselor
• Oscar Mejia, MMBAA Student Representative
  
• Charles Snow, Professor of Management and Organization, Mellon Foundation Faculty Fellow
• Vernis Welmon, Assistant Dean for Diversity Enhancement, Assistant Professor of Business Administration