Otterbein recognizes that in order to live up to the standards of inclusion and diversity that were present at our founding and throughout our history, we must be strategic, deliberate and diligent in our efforts to actualize a diverse and inclusive community. The committee supports the four strategic priorities identified in the University Strategic Plan: Enhance Student Success, Strengthen Academic Excellence, Build a Model Community and Improve Financial Strength.
Committee Meeting Minutes
- June 16, 2020 (PDF)
- Feb. 25, 2020 (PDF)
- Jan. 28, 2020 (PDF)
- Nov. 12, 2019 (PDF)
- Feb. 13, 2019 (PDF)
- Nov. 6, 2018 (PDF)
- Oct. 2, 2018 (PDF)
- Sept. 4, 2018 (PDF)
- Feb. 13, 2018 (PDF)
- Jan. 16, 2018 (PDF)
- Oct. 24, 2017 (PDF)
- Sept. 12, 2017 (PDF)
- March 20, 2017 (PDF)
- Feb. 21, 2017 (PDF)
- Jan. 24, 2017 (PDF)
- Nov. 8, 2016 (PDF)
- Oct. 4, 2016 (PDF)
- Sept. 6, 2016 (PDF)
Diversity & Inclusion Committee Members
Jefferson Blackburn-Smith
Committee Chair
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Dawn Stewart
Vice President for Student Affairs
Kathryn Plank
Associate Provost for Curriculum, Teaching & Learning, and Mission
James Prysock
Director, Office of Social Justice & Activism
Scott Fitzgerald
Director, Human Resources and University Title IX Coordinator
Will Elkins
Communications and Social Media Manager, Office of Marketing and Communications
Michelle Armour
Admission Counselor,
Enrollment Management Division
Cleone Brandy
Financial Aid Counselor
Office of Student Financial Services
Robert Braun
Associate Professor
Department of Health & Sport Sciences
Micia Clemmons
Program Coordinator,
Student Affairs Division
Kera McClain Manley
Assistant Director of Disability Services
Academic Support Center
Grace McDaniels
Assistant Professor
Department of Education
Stephanie Patridge
Professor
Department of Philosophy & Religion
Amy Sheeran
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Department of Modern Languages & Cultures
German Vargas Ramos
Website and Digital Platforms Coordinator
Office of Marketing and Communications
Thom Warren
Associate Professor
Department of Theatre & Dance
Jane Wu
Systems Librarian
Courtright Memorial Library
Incident Reporting
If you see, hear or experience an incident of bias or discrimination, report it immediately to the Otterbein Police at 614-823-1222, or via the Silent Witness form. You should also contact the Associate Dean of Student Affairs at 614-823-1250. For a full list of reporting options, please read the Bias Incident Reporting Policy (PDF).