COEHS DE&I Committee Activities and Initiatives

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Multicultural Hub

The Multicultural Hub is a new inviting, inclusive, and welcoming space for COEHS students, staff, and faculty to reserve for events and meetings and connect and engage as a culturally diverse community.

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Faculty Peer Connect

COEHS faculty are invited to get together each semester with the mission of supporting social and professional connections among faculty. Our hope is to foster a sense of community and nurture informal peer mentorship relationships across culturally diverse faculty.

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Coalition

Our committee hosts a collaborative meeting with DEI organizations across campus to share connect and share resources. In the past, we have had representatives from Office of Diversity and Inclusion, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), International Programs, MESA, Future Black Educators, and 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 Campus Pride.

University Committees, Programs, & Organizations promoting DE&I 

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Name 

Contact 

Mission Statement 

College of Education and Human Services  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee 

 

Regina Suriel  
(229) 333- 5925 
rlsuriel@valdosta.edu 

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will serve as a key mechanism for creating a climate that is supportive, healthy, engaging, inspiring, and challenging for all. The committee has a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive community that promotes open communication and collaboration among the students, faculty, staff, and our community.   

Faculty Senate  

Diversity & Equity Committee 

 

JT Cox 
229.253.2996

Our mission is to provide a place for students, faculty, staff, and campus organizations to make announcements, share resources and promote activities to enhance diversity and equality on campus. This mission is to foster an inclusive and supportive campus environment for all members of the Valdosta State University community regardless of age, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, or political background.

Department of Student Diversity and Inclusion  

 

Sandra Y.G. Jones 
(229) 253- 4402 
syjones@valdosta.edu 

Our mission is to work collaboratively with student organizations to plan and provide programming, special events, training and educational opportunities that enhance diversity, equality and equity; while creating an inclusive and supportive campus environment for all students regardless of age, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, or political background. 

Shannon Center 

 

Sandra Y.G. Jones 
(229) 253- 4402 
syjones@valdosta.edu 

The Shannon Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion stands as visible reminder of 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站’s renewed commitment to educate on diversity, enhance equity, and embrace inclusivity. 

Diversity & Inclusion Comprehensive Planning Task Force 

 

Vince Miller & Sandra Y.G Jones 
Vince: (229) 333- 5415 
vincemiller@valdosta.edu 

To assemble a Diversity and Inclusion Comprehensive Planning Task Force focused on a university planning effort aimed at real, tangible, and lasting change that promotes inclusion and social justice. This group of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members is committed to ensuring the Valdosta State University campus is a welcoming environment for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, age, education, or disability. This group will closely examine what additions, improvements, or changes may be needed to accomplish this goal. Input from the campus community is critical to ensuring that real and lasting change is enacted.

Dept. of Teacher Ed.

ASL Interpreting Faculty 

 

Levy Hiers 
(229) 245-3804 
lchiers@valdosta.edu 

Jennifer Beal 
(229) 219-1317 
jsbeal@valdosta.edu 

 

蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 Campus Pride 

 

Board is currently inactive -
please contact
vsuprideexec@valdosta.edu
for any support, concerns,
or questions.

蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 Campus Pride is a committee of Valdosta State University (蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站) that works to create an accepting and inclusive campus for  LGBTTQQIAAP (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, pansexual) faculty, staff, and students. 

College Assistance Migrant Program 

 

Rosalyn Castaño Leech 
(229) 253- 2861 
rleech@valdosta.edu 

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Valdosta State University is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education for a 5-year grant period. The CAMP Program was established to assist migrant and seasonal farm workers, or their dependents, through their first year of college. 

International Programs 

 

Irina McClellan 
(229) 333- 5445 
ibmcclel@valdosta.edu 

The Center for International Programs provides central coordination for the University’s comprehensive range of services and activities in the area of international education. 

MESA    

 

Regina Suriel  
(229) 333- 5926 
rlsuriel@valdosta.edu 

MESA is a faculty/staff led committee that serve the Latinx students at 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站. Our role is to provide resources, services, and connections to Latinx students through (M) mentorship, (E) engagement, (S) support, and (A) academic achievement 

Latinx and Indigenous Future Educators (L&IFE)

 

 James Martinez 
*Check out the new L&IFE website:  

/colleges/education/deans-office/life/
  

The L&IFE club is to build professional acumen, facilitate career development opportunities, and foster a sense of community among future Latinx educator students at the undergraduate levels at Valdosta State University. 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: 

  • Affinity space for Latinx teachers and educators 
  • Receive guidance and assistance from Latinx education professionals 
  • Access to teacher/education professional development and training 
  • Support to organize for resistance, advocacy, and activism 

African American Male Initiative (AAMI) 

 

Jeremy Bauer 
(229) 333-5440 
jabauer@valdosta.edu 

The University System of 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站’s African-American Male Initiative (AAMI) is a nationally recognized statewide network of programs that has a documented track record of increasing the enrollment, retention, and graduation of African-American males within 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站’s public colleges and universities. 

Future Black Educators (FBE) 

 

Eugene Asola
(229) 333-7148
efasola@valdosta.edu

Camden Reynolds 
(229) 219- 3620 
csreynolds@valdosta.edu 

 Future Black Educators (FBE) is an organization geared towards African American students who have potential and the desire to teach the next generation of students. It offers current Ed majors. 

  • Preparation for the GACE through tutoring, pretesting, and peer mentoring practices. 
  • Access to guided lesson plan workshops and speaker events. 
  • Mentorship and tutoring opportunities for local high school and middle school students. 
  • Connections with students of color that share similar interests, dreams, and experiences. 

Office of Human Resources

 

Jeanine Boddie-LaVan 
(229) 333- 5709 
jyboddielavan@valdosta.edu 

The Division of Human Resources and Employee Organizational Development is a strategic partner in supporting the goals and values of Valdosta State University by recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce.  

 


 

Student Organizations Promoting DE&I at 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站

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Name

Contact / Social Media

Mission statement

ASL Club

The ASL Club at Valdosta State University promotes awareness of American Sign Language and Deaf culture within the 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 and greater Valdosta community. Membership is open to any enrolled student with an interest in sign language. The ASL Club at 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 partners with the South 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 Deaf Community on a variety of service and social activities throughout the academic year. 

Genders and Sexualities Alliance 

 

GSA is a safe-space where members can speak about LGBT+ issues, events, and current topics, as well as bond among peers through movies, icebreakers and fun activities. Open to anyone interested in attending (including alumnae).   

Spanish Club 

 

Ericka Parra 
(229) 333-7372 
ehparra@valdosta.edu 

An on-campus organization at 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 "Building a bridge between Valdosta State University students and Hispanic culture." Although this is Spanish Club, we accept students from all cultural backgrounds whether you speak Spanish or not. 

Latinx and Indigenous Future Educators (L&IFE)

 

James Martinez 
*Check out the new L&IFE website:  

/colleges/education/deans-office/life/
  

The L&IFE club is to build professional acumen, facilitate career development opportunities, and foster a sense of community among future Latinx educator students at the undergraduate levels at Valdosta State University. 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: 

  • Affinity space for Latinx teachers and educators 
  • Receive guidance and assistance from Latinx education professionals 
  • Access to teacher/education professional development and training 
  • Support to organize for resistance, advocacy, and activism 

African Students Association

 


Bringing African students together as well as raising awareness about the culture. 

Black Student League

 

We, the members of the Black Student League, establish this organization with the intent of promoting a more fluid transition into and throughout college life, increasing participation in campus and community activities, increasing an awareness of the accomplishments and coordinating between student concern and the administration; keeping within the ideals of Valdosta State University as stated in the student handbook. 

Natural Sistas of 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 

  

The purpose of Natural Sistas of 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 is to grow, uplift, and empower women who are finding their power and confidence in their natural hair, skin, and body. 

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 

  


The mission of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. 

National  
Council of Negro Women 

  

A non-profit organization founded in 1935 whose mission is to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. 

African American Male Initiative (AAMI) 

 

Jeremy Bauer 
(229) 333-5440
jabauer@valdosta.edu 
 

The University System of 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站’s African-American Male Initiative (AAMI) is a nationally recognized statewide network of programs that has a documented track record of increasing the enrollment, retention, and graduation of African-American males within 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站’s public colleges and universities. 

Future Black Educators (FBE) 

 

Eugene Asola
(229) 333-7148
efasola@valdosta.edu

Camden Reynolds 
(229) 219- 3620 
csreynolds@valdosta.edu 

Future Black Educators (FBE) is an organization geared towards African American students who have potential and the desire to teach the next generation of students. It offers current Ed majors. 

  • Preparation for the GACE through tutoring, pretesting, and peer mentoring practices. 
  • Access to guided lesson plan workshops and speaker events. 
  • Mentorship and tutoring opportunities for local high school and middle school students. 
  • Connections with students of color that share similar interests, dreams, and experiences. 

Caribbean Student Association 

  

蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 Swann 
geswann@valdota.edu 


We, the members of the Caribbean Student Association, establish this organization with the intent of uniting students of Caribbean and non-Caribbean heritage to foster pride, cultural awareness, and sense of community 

Four Directions 

 

Diana Hernandez 
diahernandez@valdosta.edu 

Four Directions is a student organization designed to work with the Native American Studies program at Valdosta State University. Students will be active in gaining understanding about issues in Indigenous communities and assist in the designing and implementing of programs, while working to promote better communication and community interaction 

Latin American Students Association (LASA) 

 

Aldo Madrigal Olivarez 
amadrigalolivare@valdosta.edu 

LASA's mission is to spread cultural awareness of Latin American culture through social events and collaborations in an effort to spread friendship and understanding across multiple cultures. 

  

Japanese Club 

 

David Starling
dstarlin@valdosta.edu

Japanese Language and Culture Club is a club to facilitate supplementary Japanese language study and promote Japanese culture within the 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 community.  

Korean Culture Club 

 

We are the Korean Culture Club, and our mission is to connect students together through the common interest in Korean culture. 

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