DEI Initiatives, Committees, Programs, and Organizations
COEHS DE&I Committee Activities and Initiatives
Coalition
Our committee hosts a collaborative meeting with DEI organizations across campus to share connect and share resources. In the past, we have had representatives from Office of Diversity and Inclusion, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), International Programs, MESA, Future Black Educators, and VSU Campus Pride.
University Committees, Programs, & Organizations promoting DE&I
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College of Education and Human Services Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
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Regina Suriel |
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will serve as a key mechanism for creating a climate that is supportive, healthy, engaging, inspiring, and challenging for all. The committee has a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive community that promotes open communication and collaboration among the students, faculty, staff, and our community. |
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Faculty Senate Diversity & Equity Committee
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JT Cox
229.253.2996
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Our mission is to provide a place for students, faculty, staff, and campus organizations to make announcements, share resources and promote activities to enhance diversity and equality on campus. This mission is to foster an inclusive and supportive campus environment for all members of the Valdosta State University community regardless of age, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, or political background. |
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Department of Student Diversity and Inclusion
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Sandra Y.G. Jones |
Our mission is to work collaboratively with student organizations to plan and provide programming, special events, training and educational opportunities that enhance diversity, equality and equity; while creating an inclusive and supportive campus environment for all students regardless of age, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, or political background. |
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Sandra Y.G. Jones |
The Shannon Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion stands as visible reminder of VSU’s renewed commitment to educate on diversity, enhance equity, and embrace inclusivity. |
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Diversity & Inclusion Comprehensive Planning Task Force
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Vince Miller & Sandra Y.G Jones |
To assemble a Diversity and Inclusion Comprehensive Planning Task Force focused on a university planning effort aimed at real, tangible, and lasting change that promotes inclusion and social justice. This group of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members is committed to ensuring the Valdosta State University campus is a welcoming environment for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, age, education, or disability. This group will closely examine what additions, improvements, or changes may be needed to accomplish this goal. Input from the campus community is critical to ensuring that real and lasting change is enacted. |
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Levy Hiers |
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VSU Campus Pride is a committee of Valdosta State University (VSU) that works to create an accepting and inclusive campus for LGBTTQQIAAP (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, pansexual) faculty, staff, and students. |
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College Assistance Migrant Program
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Rosalyn Castaño Leech |
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Valdosta State University is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education for a 5-year grant period. The CAMP Program was established to assist migrant and seasonal farm workers, or their dependents, through their first year of college. |
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Irina McClellan |
The Center for International Programs provides central coordination for the University’s comprehensive range of services and activities in the area of international education. |
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Regina Suriel |
MESA is a faculty/staff led committee that serve the Latinx students at VSU. Our role is to provide resources, services, and connections to Latinx students through (M) mentorship, (E) engagement, (S) support, and (A) academic achievement |
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Latinx and Indigenous Future Educators (L&IFE)
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James Martinez |
The L&IFE club is to build professional acumen, facilitate career development opportunities, and foster a sense of community among future Latinx educator students at the undergraduate levels at Valdosta State University. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
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African American Male Initiative (AAMI)
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Jeremy Bauer |
The University System of Georgia’s African-American Male Initiative (AAMI) is a nationally recognized statewide network of programs that has a documented track record of increasing the enrollment, retention, and graduation of African-American males within Georgia’s public colleges and universities. |
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Eugene Asola Camden Reynolds |
Future Black Educators (FBE) is an organization geared towards African American students who have potential and the desire to teach the next generation of students. It offers current Ed majors.
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Jeanine Boddie-LaVan |
The Division of Human Resources and Employee Organizational Development is a strategic partner in supporting the goals and values of Valdosta State University by recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce. |
Student Organizations Promoting DE&I at VSU
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Contact / Social Media |
Mission statement |
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ASL Club |
The ASL Club at Valdosta State University promotes awareness of American Sign Language and Deaf culture within the VSU and greater Valdosta community. Membership is open to any enrolled student with an interest in sign language. The ASL Club at VSU partners with the South Georgia Deaf Community on a variety of service and social activities throughout the academic year. |
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Genders and Sexualities Alliance
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GSA is a safe-space where members can speak about LGBT+ issues, events, and current topics, as well as bond among peers through movies, icebreakers and fun activities. Open to anyone interested in attending (including alumnae). |
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Spanish Club
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Ericka Parra |
An on-campus organization at VSU "Building a bridge between Valdosta State University students and Hispanic culture." Although this is Spanish Club, we accept students from all cultural backgrounds whether you speak Spanish or not. |
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Latinx and Indigenous Future Educators (L&IFE)
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James Martinez |
The L&IFE club is to build professional acumen, facilitate career development opportunities, and foster a sense of community among future Latinx educator students at the undergraduate levels at Valdosta State University. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
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African Students Association
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Bringing African students together as well as raising awareness about the culture. |
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Black Student League
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We, the members of the Black Student League, establish this organization with the intent of promoting a more fluid transition into and throughout college life, increasing participation in campus and community activities, increasing an awareness of the accomplishments and coordinating between student concern and the administration; keeping within the ideals of Valdosta State University as stated in the student handbook. |
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Natural Sistas of VSU
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The purpose of Natural Sistas of VSU is to grow, uplift, and empower women who are finding their power and confidence in their natural hair, skin, and body. |
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
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The mission of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. |
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National
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A non-profit organization founded in 1935 whose mission is to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. |
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African American Male Initiative (AAMI)
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Jeremy Bauer |
The University System of Georgia’s African-American Male Initiative (AAMI) is a nationally recognized statewide network of programs that has a documented track record of increasing the enrollment, retention, and graduation of African-American males within Georgia’s public colleges and universities. |
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Eugene Asola Camden Reynolds |
Future Black Educators (FBE) is an organization geared towards African American students who have potential and the desire to teach the next generation of students. It offers current Ed majors.
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Caribbean Student Association
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Georgia Swann |
We, the members of the Caribbean Student Association, establish this organization with the intent of uniting students of Caribbean and non-Caribbean heritage to foster pride, cultural awareness, and sense of community |
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Four Directions
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Diana Hernandez |
Four Directions is a student organization designed to work with the Native American Studies program at Valdosta State University. Students will be active in gaining understanding about issues in Indigenous communities and assist in the designing and implementing of programs, while working to promote better communication and community interaction |
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Latin American Students Association (LASA)
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Aldo Madrigal Olivarez |
LASA's mission is to spread cultural awareness of Latin American culture through social events and collaborations in an effort to spread friendship and understanding across multiple cultures.
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Japanese Club
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David Starling |
Japanese Language and Culture Club is a club to facilitate supplementary Japanese language study and promote Japanese culture within the VSU community. |
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Korean Culture Club
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We are the Korean Culture Club, and our mission is to connect students together through the common interest in Korean culture. |
James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education & Human Services
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