ComArtSci Includes All
We advocate on behalf of our community—ComArtSci students, faculty and staff—to ensure equity and opportunity. We work to foster an environment that empowers and includes all.
Our Mission
Members of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee represent a diverse cross-section of our college and are committed to creating a community of excellence, one built by a diversity of faces and thoughts. We work to ensure individuals feel safe, heard and have equal opportunities for success. The committee provides leaders in the college with guidance on college policies especially in areas of inclusion and diversity and plans activities that will create a better understanding of our community and our world.
Meet the Committee
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee members want to hear from you on ways to further improve our community.
Chair: Lauren Gaines McKenzie, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Membership:
- Geri Alumit Zeldes, School of Journalism & ComArtSci Faculty Excellence Advocate (FEA)
- Jeana-Dee Allen, Media Sandbox Project Event Coordinator
- Robyn Adams, Graduate Representative, Information and Media Ph.D. Program
- Joe Grimm, School of Journalism
- Amol Pavangadkar, Department of Media & Information
- Judith Walgren, School of Journalism
- Matthew Phillips, Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders
- Janine Slaker, Ph.D. Candidate in Media and Information Studies
- Brant Wells, WKAR
- Fashina Alade, Department of Advertising + PR
- Kari Schueller Lopez, Office of Academic & Student Affairs
- Marissa King, Office of Academic & Student Affairs
- Alicia Birdsong, Office of Academic & Student Affairs
- Jada Flowers, Undergraduate Representative
Want to get involved? The ComArtSci Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is searching for both undergrad and graduate students from each department to join our committee and aid us in expanding our reach and impact to students.
This is an excellent opportunity for professional extracurricular experience.
For more information contact Jada Flowers, DEI Student Assistant
Resources
We are here to serve our community and empower individuals with resources to ensure our community feels healthy, safe and supported.
What's Happening
At ComArtSci and WKAR, we encourage debate and discussion through events that open our eyes to new perspectives and allow us to learn more about our community and world.
The ComArtSci Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets on the third Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. in room 184 unless otherwise stated.
For more info contact Lauren McKenzie or Geri Alumit Zeldes.
Get Involved
Faculty
Geri Zeldes
Professor & ComArtSci Faculty Excellence AdvocateDepartment
JournalismGeri Alumit Zeldes, Ph.D., is a tenured professor in MSU’s School of Journalism and the Faculty Excellence Advocate for the College of Communication Arts & Sciences. Her anthology includes journal articles, documentary films, radio documentaries, book chapters and a comic book - many works recognized by international communication associations such as the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Broadcast Education Association.
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