Diversity Advisory Committee

Mission

The Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) advocates for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout the Michigan State University Libraries. In collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, the Committee also promotes the visibility and inclusion of minority communities through ​public and internal programming, educational events, and consultation with the Executive Council. The DAC meets tri-weekly to identify and make suggestions to address bias and prejudice in the organization and to strengthen the organizational culture for diversity.

Current Membership

Member Role Term
Ryan, D. Co-Chair 2022-2024
Jessica Wagner Co-Chair 2022-2024
Sruthin Gaddam Communications Coordinator 2023-2026
Jodi Coalter Resource Manager 2022-2025
Holly Cullterton   2023-2026
Autumn Faulkner   2022-2024
Dao Gong   2023-2026
Janette Nuñez   2022-2025
Dayna Topalian   2023-2026
     
Alex Rivera Ex-Officio Advisor  Permanent

 

Charge of the Diversity Advisory Committee

  • In conjunction with appropriate Libraries' staff, plan public programming on diversity and inclusion for:
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in support of the University theme, and
    • Other similar diversity events/celebrations, as needed.
  • In conjunction with Libraries' Human Resources, identify and recommend programming on diversity and inclusion for staff.