HARD CONVERSA deep respec On a Thursdaymorning in
December, Dean Sara Sanders gathered a small group of CLAS faculty and staff inWild Bill’s, the School of SocialWork’s learning lab and meeting space in North Hall devoted to social justice, access, and inclusion. Sara asked the participants to reflect on the past year in the College, and to talk openlywith each other about their
impressions of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, achievements, setbacks, and aspirations.
Participants included Bradley Cramer, Associate Professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences and Provost’s Faculty Fellow for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz, F. Wendell Miller Associate Professor in Communication Studies and Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies; Naomi Greyser, Associate Professor in English, American Studies, and Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies; Ashley Howard, Assistant Professor in History and African American Studies; Jen Knights, Marketing and Communications Engagement Specialist in the School of Social Work; and Gabriella McDermott, Administrative Services Specialist in the Dean’s Office.
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