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Diversity Committee/Plan

Diversity Statement:

Jefferson College is a community leader dedicated to supporting and promoting diversity through opportunities and experiences that foster a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and understanding for everyone in the campus community to engage in a diverse world.

View the Empowerment, Engagement, and Accessibility Plan 2023-2028

View the Inclusion and Diversity Plan: 2017-2022


The Diversity Committee meets monthly and is made up of the following members:

Alicia Smith

Co-Chair (Human Resources)

Elke Overton

Co-Chair (School of Humanities Faculty)

Jenna Schwartz

Classified Professional Staff

Linda Ladendecker-Corley

ARO Representative

Joette Klein

Library Services Representative

Brandi Gallaway

Student Development Coordinator

Ginger Hand

School of Science & Health Faculty

Cindy Rossi

Center for Teaching and Learning 

Suzie Welch

School of Business, Social Sciences & Public Services Faculty

Maryanne Angliongto

Michael Griggs

School of Math, Physics, and Technology Associate Dean and Faculty

Gabrielle Everett

Global Education Faculty

Josephine Kershaw

Tasha Welsh

 Ex-Officio

Bridget Bailey

Student Senate Representative

We are always looking for people to be involved in our Empowerment, Engagement, and Accessibility efforts, if you are interested, please get in touch with the Diversity Committee leads.

Administration and Leadership      

Josephine Kershaw      

jkershaw@jeffco.edu

Co-Curricular

Alicia Smith

asmith92@jeffco.edu

Curricular

Elke Overton

eoverton@jeffco.edu