Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis has announced that the University is entering the final stages of its search for OHIO's first-ever Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion.
“This week, three talented professionals who are excited by the opportunity to help lead Ohio University will travel to Athens to meet members of the University community,” said President Nellis. "This position is a critical part of my leadership team and essential to the success of our strategic pathway related to positioning Ohio University to become a national leader for diversity and inclusion.”
In addition to spending time on the Athens Campus and meeting with students, faculty and staff, each of the finalists will be available to address questions from the public in an open forum setting. The open forums are a vital part of the process to allow candidates and the University community to interact with one another and help determine the appointment of OHIO’s first Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion.
The search committee has recommended that the following candidates meet with the campus community:
Who: Dr. Carmen Suarez
When: Wednesday, April 25 from 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Where: Baker University Center 219 (Multicultural Center Multipurpose Room)
More candidate information here
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Who: Dr. Kathleen Roberts
When: Thursday, April 26 from 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Where: Baker University Center 219 (Multicultural Center Multipurpose Room)
More candidate information here
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Who: Dr. Gigi Secuban
When: Friday, April 27 from 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Where: Baker University Center 219 (Multicultural Center Multipurpose Room)
More candidate information here
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ASL interpretation will be provided at each location and presented in a video screen of the online broadcast. If you require any other accommodation, please contact Equity and Civil Rights Compliance at 740.593.9140 or access@ohio.edu.
Feedback from community stakeholders is an important component of the search process. For anyone who cannot attend an open forum but would still like to submit their thoughts or feedback, please email the co-chairs of the search committee: Dr. Jason Pina and Dr. Jeremy Webster.