Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee - Syracuse University Athletics

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Syracuse University Athletics Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Mission Statement:

Acronym (RESCRIBE) – homage to our desire to rewrite the narrative at Syracuse University

Syracuse University Athletics values a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we look to be a national leader among our peers. To do this, we will:

Respect all individuals
Educate and empower our students, coaches, and staff about diversity, equity, and inclusion (education/training pillar)

Support the Syracuse University Council on Diversity and Inclusion
Create and maintain systems, practices, and spaces that respect individual and group differences
Recognize and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion accomplishments, initiatives, and efforts to our broader community (recognition/acknowledgement pillar)
Implement processes and practices that create and build an inclusive environment between our University and community (community outreach)
Be open to different perspectives and encourage staff and students to have a voice

Emphasize and challenge our department to connect with, interview, and hire a diverse set of individuals (hire pillar)

RESCRIBE is an innovative and living cultural mindset for the Syracuse University Department of Athletics that is built upon the following four broad based and progressive pillars:

Educational Training
Recognition of Achievement

Community Outreach
Diversity of Hiring Practices

Syracuse University Athletics DEI Committee and Subcommittee Rosters

2021-22 Chair:
Dr. Salatha Willis

2021-22 Executive Team:
Dr. Salatha Willis
Mark Trumbo
Kat Chaney

2021-22 General Membership:
Dr. Salatha Willis
Mark Trumbo
Kat Chaney
Jamie Mullin
Veronica Tearney
David Gunn
Anthony Cosby
Tony Hong
Brandon Hodgins
Justin Vaught
Katie Scanlon
Juan Tavares (Campus Rep)
Steve Schulz (Student-Athlete, DISAB)
Lauren Avery (Student-Athlete, SAAC)

Subcommittee Members

Hiring Committee:
Brandon Hodgins
Tony Hong
Veronica Tearney
Jamie Mullin
Salatha Willis
Tony Cosby
Justin Vaught

Programming:
Katie Scanlon
Jamie Mullin
David Gunn
Salatha Willis
Justin Vaught

Professional Development:
Kat Chaney
Mark Trumbo
Brandon Hodgins
Katie Scanlon
Salatha Willis

Alumni Taskforce:
Kat Chaney
Katie Scanlon
Jenna Rodgers

Affinity Groups:
Tony Hong, Co-Chair Men of Color
Tony Cosby, Co-Chair Men of Color
Veronica Tearney, Women in Intercollegiate Athletics