Committees

The Commissioner of the Commission for Promoting Pluralism invites nominations and self-nominations to fill vacant positions on the Commission. Terms are for a period of two academic years - renewable for one additional two-year term.

Program Development

Plans, coordinates and implements annual programs of the Commission and researches and recommends new initiatives. Also facilitates discussions on issues related to cultural diversity within the RIT community through programming events, workshops, and seminars.

Name	Email	Phone	Dept.
Sandra Whitmore	swwpro@rit.edu	5453	Office of the President	Staff	Co-chair
Rachel Scott	rmprap@rit.edu	7629	Academic Affairs	Staff	Co-chair
Lisa Nolan	lrrgla@rit.edu	5518	F & A	Staff	Coordinator
Sarah Pillittere	scpcpd@rit.edu	5403	CPD	Staff	Coordinator
Rauncie Ryan	lrrgla@rit.edu	5010	COLA	Staff	Coordinator
Bill Brewer	wsbscl@rit.edu	2476	COS	Faculty
Ivan Kenneally	ixkgsm@rit.edu	4410	COLA	Faculty
Ann Leonard	aslism@rit.edu	4129	Visiting Instructional Faculty	Faculty
Shawna Lusk	shawna.lusk@rit.edu	4899	Student Affairs	Staff
Carol Reed	cjr2033@rit.edu	6931	Student Affairs	Staff
Robert Ulin	rcugla@rit.edu	2447	COLA	Dean

Public Relations

Promotes the work of the Commission to RIT and the Greater Rochester Community. Also increases the visibility of campus initiatives and news related to diversity.

Name	Email	Phone	Dept.
Christa Filipowicz	clffna@rit.edu	2624	F & A	Staff	Co-chair
Amanda Kelley	abkapt@rit.edu	4654	Student Auxiliary Services	Staff	Co-chair
Michelle Cometa	macuns@rit.edu	4954	University News	Staff
Alex Bitterman	aebfaa@rit.edu	5397	CIAS	Faculty
Jacob Dietz	jrdfms@rit.edu	2695	FMS	Staff
Joe Johnston	joe.johnston@rit.edu	2259	Student Affairs	Staff
Sue Roethel	smrwml@rit.edu	2028	Academic Affairs	Staff

Diversity Leadership

Through research of best practices, this committee makes recommendations regarding the integration of diversity into the many facets of the academic and professional experiences at RIT. Additionally, the committee recommends and supports the assessment of diversity initiatives and programs at RIT.

Name	Email	Phone	Dept.
Kim White	krwpro@rit.edu	4296	Office of the President	Staff	Co-chair
Sean Bennett	stbnsc@rit.edu	2290	Northstar Center	Staff	Co-chair
Donna Rubin	donna.rubin@rit.edu	6402	Women's Center	Staff	Coordinator
Peggy Tirrell	ptirrell@saunders.rit.edu	2795	COB	Staff	Coordinator
Newt Watson	nxwpsn@rit.edu	5730	Human Resources	Staff	Coordinator
Krysta Banke	kxbldc@rit.edu	7608	FYE	Staff
Jodi Boita	jabycc@rit.edu	2264	Student Affairs	Staff
Laurie Clayton	lacfsi@rit.edu	4138	Accademic Affairs	Staff
Jeff Cox	jwccst@rit.edu	7433	Student Affairs	Staff
Brian Koberlein	bdksps@rit.edu	4372	COS	Faculty
Carol Richardson	carite@rit.edu	2105	CAST	Faculty
Maria Vega	mcvheo@rit.edu	5702	COE	Staff

Community Affairs

Develops and plans new strategic initiatives and external funding opportunities to support current programming. Also, increases the Commission’s presence with K-12 partnerships and the RIT student and alumni communities.

Name	Email	Phone	Dept.
Kim McKinsey-Mabry	kimadm@rit.edu	2122	Undergraduate Admissions	Staff	Co-chair
Tonya Brooks	trbapt@rit.edu	5608	F & A	Staff	Co-chair
Adwoa Boateng	aabwml@rit.edu	7402	COS	Staff	Coordinator
Tracy Gatewood	tkgnsc@rit.edu	4548	Northstar Center	Staff	Coordinator
Molly Cort	mqcwml@rit.edu	6766	Academic Affairs	Staff
Matthew Lynn	malntm@rit.edu	5923	NTID	Faculty
Peggy Noll	mengsh@rit.edu	6095	Liberal Arts	Staff
Dianne Spang	dlspop@rit.edu	2984	Academic Affairs	Staff

* - Members At-Large