Saint Louis University
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The President's Diversity Council is an institutional council charged by the President with advancing the University Mission by facilitating the creation of an inclusive environment for living, learning, and working that embraces the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. The Council recommends and promotes policies, practices, and programs that foster effective participation in a diverse and inclusive community.

• Karla Scott, Co-Chair College of Arts and Sciences Associate Professor, Communications; Director, African-American Studies McGannon Hall, Room 113 977-2343 scottkd@slu.edu • Jennifer Scheessele, Co-Chair Diversity and Affirmative Action Director DuBourg Hall, Room 36 977-3065 jscheess@slu.edu • Robert ("Bert") Barry Enrollment Management Outreach Coordinator DuBourg Hall, Room 155 977-3434 rbarry2@slu.edu • Heather Bednarek John Cook School of Business Assistant Professor, Economics Davis-Shaughnessy Hall, Room 351 977-3847 bednarhl@slu.edu • Kathleen Brady Facilities Services Vice President DuBourg Hall, Room 977-8173 bradyk@slu.edu • Don Brennan College of Arts and Sciences Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders brennand@slu.edu • Tim Brooks Information Technology Services Vice President and Chief Information Officer Des Peres Hall, Room 100C 977-7221 tbrooks5@slu.edu • LaTanya Buck Student Development Program Manager, Student Life, Cross-Cultural Center Busch Student Center, Room 240A 977-2119 lbuck6@slu.edu • Elizabeth Callahan Enrollment Management Director of the Honors Program Bauman-Eberhardt, Room 103B 977-3951 ecallah2@slu.edu • Meg Connolly University Advancement Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving DuBourg Hall, Room 343 977-7121 burnesmm@slu.edu • Kelly Dineen School of Law Assistant Dean Morrissey Hall, 2nd Floor 977-3326 dineenkk@slu.edu • Tekeda Ferguson, PhD, MPH School of Public Health Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology Salus Center 977-8108 tfergus2@slu.edu • Ken Fleischmann Human Resources Vice President DuBourg Hall, Room 201 977-3948 fleiscke@slu.edu • Mary Flick Mission and Ministry Chaplain Wuller Hall, First Floor 977-2428 flickmj@slu.edu • Sandy Ford Student Development Financial Coordinator Simon Recreation Center, 2nd Floor 977-3550 brucess@slu.edu • Jennifer Giancola, PhD School of Professional Studies Dean SPS Building - 3322 Olive Blvd, Room 222 977-3349 kohlerjm@slu.edu • Patty Haberberger Human Resources Assistant Vice President Salus Center, HR 977-8597 haberbp@slu.edu • Ken Haller, MD Faculty Senate Assistant Professor, General Academics Pediatrics Cardinal Glennon Hosp., 4TH Floor , Room GAP 577-5643 ext 4242 hallerka@slu.edu • Jason McSherry Graduate Enrollment Management Recruitment Specialist Verhaegen Hall, Room 117 977-2237 jmcsherr@slu.edu • Kathy Merlo General Counsel Director, Compliance Department Caroline Building, Room 130 977-5883 merlokb@slu.edu • Michael T. Railey, M.D. School of Medicine Associate Dean, Office of Multicultural Affairs; Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine Caroline Building 977-8734 raileymt@slu.edu • K. Ravindra, PhD Parks College Interim Dean McDonnell Douglas Hall, Room 1017-A 977-8438 ravindrak@slu.edu • Tammi Robinson Staff Advisory Committee IT Contract Manager Des Peres Hall, Room 100 977-7205 mooret@slu.edu • Darina Sargeant, PT, PhD Doisy College of Health Sciences Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director, Physical Therapy and Athletic Training School of Allied Health, 1st Floor , Room 1008 977-8505 sargeant@slu.edu • Paaige Turner, PhD Vice President, Frost Associate Vice President DuBourg Hall, 4th Floor 977-3078 turnerp@slu.edu • Kripa Sreepada Student Government Association Vice President, Diversity and Social Justice ksreepa1@slu.edu • Mike Williams, EdD College of Education and Public Service Assistant Professor, Department of Leadership and Higher Education Fitzgerald Hall 977-2491 williamj@slu.edu • Jan Wilson, PhD School of Social Work Associate Clinical Professor Tegeler Hall, Room 304 977-2723 wilsonrj@slu.edu

The mission of the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action is to promote a deep understanding and appreciation among the diverse members of the University community, to promote justice and equality in educational and employment opportunities, as well as to lead efforts to create an inclusive academic and work environment. The Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action supports the University's Affirmative Action/EEO policy statement. The diversity office promotes the understanding and appreciation of our differences and the recognition that each person has unique value, contributions, and potential. By recognizing and valuing our difference, we can maintain effective working relationships, increase productivity, and maximize retention.

The goal of the diversity director's position is to advance the university mission by facilitating the creation of an inclusive environment for living, learning, and working that embraces the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. The director is charged with creating and maintaining diverse and inclusive programs on campus with other staff and student members throughout the campus community.