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
Dawn Stewart
Committee Chair
Vice President for Student Affairs
Kathryn Plank
Dialogue and Discussion Subcommittee Chair
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
James Prysock
Action and Implementation Subcommittee Chair
Director, Office of Social Justice & Activism
Scott Fitzgerald
Campus Climate and Recruitment Subcommittee Chair
Director, Human Resources and University Title IX Coordinator
Will Elkins
Communications Subcommittee Chair
Communications and Social Media Manager, Office of Marketing and Communciations
Kristy McCray
Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Sport Sciences
Jane Wu
Systems Librarian
Courtright Memorial Library
German Vargas Ramos
Website and Digital Platforms Coordinator
Office of Marketing and Communications
Jane Wu
Systems Librarian
Courtright Memorial Library
Kristina Escondo
Assistant Professor
Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
Kera McClain Manley
Assistant Director of Disability Services
Academic Support Center
Kacie Sampson
Administrative Assistant
Division of Student Affairs
Mary Beth Metz
Housing Operations Coordinator
Division of Student Affairs
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).