Colgate University
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Members of the EGP are trained in all aspects of the grievance process to: • Provide sensitive intake and initial counseling of complaints • Serve in a mediation role in conflict resolution • Investigate complaints • Act as advisers to those involved in complaints, and • Serve on hearing panels for complaints. EGP members also recommend proactive policies, and serve in an educative role for the community. EGP members receive annual training organized by the Director for EEO/AA, including a review of Colgate policies and procedures so that they are able to provide accurate information to members of the community. All EGP members are required to attend this annual training. All administrative advisers also undergo training with the panel regardless of whether they are formally appointed to the panel.

2012-13 Equity Grievance Panel Members • Christina Amato, Instructor in Physical Education, Director of Recreation, and Chair of Physical Education in the Division of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics (ext. 7649) • Jamie Bergeron, Assistant Director LGBTQ & CLSI (ext. 6840) • Antonio Barrera, Associate Professor of History (ext. 7549) • Val Brogan, Investigator, Campus Safety (ext. 7333) • Jennifer Brice, Associate Professor of English (ext. 7261) • Tori Carhart, Associate Registrar (ext. 7419) • Stacey Coleman, Office Coordinator, Admission (ext. 7122) • John Collins, Associate Vice President for Budget & Financial Aid (ext. 7714) • Margaret Darby, Associate Professor of Writing and Rhetoric, Chair of Writing and Rhetoric (ext. 7727) • Nikki Doroshenko, Head Technician, Biology (ext. 7389) • Andrew Fagon, Assistant Controller and Risk Manager (ext. 7765) • Gerry Gogel, Associate Professor of Chemistry (ext. 7236) • Jill Harsin, Professor of History (ext. 7518) • Brenda Ice, Director of Residential Life (ext. 7367) • Noor Khan, Associate Professor of History (ext. 7556) • Thad Mantaro, Director, Shaw Wellness Institute (ext. 6076) • Marni Manwarren, Administrative Assistant, Economics (ext. 7533) • Gert Neubauer, Assistant Director of Campus Safety (ext. 7333) • Letta Palmer, Administrative Assistant, Women’s Studies & Asian Studies (ext. 6868) • Fouad Saleet, Assistant Dean for Campus Life (ext. 6843) • Peter Setlack, Managing Director, Networks, Systems & Operations (ext. 7151) • Aaron Solle, Administrative Assistant for Peace & Conflict Studies and Native American Studies (ext. 7806) • Suzanne Spring, Senior Lecturer in Writing and Rhetoric and Coordinator of Second Language Writing (ext. 7316) • Co-chair for Faculty - Margaret Darby, Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures, Liaison for Faculty Affirmative Action and Diversity (ext. 7288) • Co-chair for Staff - Jennifer Servedio, Managing Director, Client Support Services (ext. 6814) • Co-chair for Students - Kim Taylor, Associate Dean of Conduct (ext. 7426)

Mission Our mission is to support campus diversity initiatives with the goal of increasing understanding, respect and inclusion, and to ensure compliance with policies relating to affirmative action, discrimination and harassment. Understanding diversity and building a diverse campus community are fundamental to Colgate’s mission. A variety of cultures and perspectives enriches the quality and texture of life, and the opportunity to express differing views and share different experiences is at the core of Colgate’s educational enterprise. Colgate is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student population, and we strive to be an inclusive community, one that embraces and explores difference in an environment of mutual respect, communication and engagement. We acknowledge that in order to fulfill our aspirations, we must free ourselves from personal biases, ingrained social stereotypes, and institutionalized forms of discrimination4. While we recognize that there are challenges in the experience of diversity, we seek to face them in a spirit of growth and learning.

The associate provost for equity and diversity position charged with fostering a climate of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the University’s faculty, staff, administration, and student body.