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Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (DIAC)

Working  proactively to create an equitable path ensuring student success is obtainable and accessible for all.

Mission

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (DIAC) champions actions that transform the University into a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and socially just learning community.

Vision

Toward a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and socially just ISU.

Subcommittees

  • Land Acknowledgement
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Long-Term Campus Infrastructure
  • Strategic Plan
  • Underrepresented Faculty/Staff Retention
  • Underrepresented Student Enrollment and Retention

Members

Each DIAC member represents an equity, diversity, and inclusion group or campus unit, and serves on one or more subcommittees.

  • African American Studies

    Brea Banks
    Charles Bell

  • AsiaConnect

    Suejung Han

  • Athletics

    Amari Dryden

  • Career Services

    Quanisha Kumi-Darfour

  • Center for Integrated Professional Development

    Mayuko Nakamura

  • Civic Engagement

    Katy Strzepek

  • College of Arts and Sciences

    Rocío Rivadeneyra

  • College of Education

    Anthony Jones

  • College of Engineering

    Branden Delk

  • Department of Politics and Government

    Yusuf Sarfati

  • Department of Sociology and Anthropology

    Maura Toro-Morn

  • Emeritus

    Doris Houston
    Touré Reed

  • Milner Library

    Karmine Beecroft

  • Multicultural Center

    Christa Platt

  • Office of International Engagement

    Roopa Rawjee

  • School of Communication

    Byron Craig

  • School of Teaching and Learning

    Miranda Lin

  • Student Access and Accommodation Services

    Tammie Keney

  • Student Affairs

    Angell Howard

  • Student Counseling Services

    Danielle Beasley

  • Student Government Association

    Hassan Hillard

  • University Housing Services

    Guadalupe Montalvo

  • University Marketing and Communications

    Brie Byers
    Lawrence Lair

  • Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

    Jason Whitesel

  • Wonsook Kim School of Art

    Archana Shekara