Jeannie  Hulen

Associate Dean and Professor of Art, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

 

Kaleb A. Turner

Assistant Director of Communications,
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

 

Romona West, J.D.

Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,

Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences,

DEI College Council, Chair

Shauna Morimoto, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology and Criminology

Christy S. Wear

Administrative Support Supervisor, Department of Philosphy

 

Tamia White

Undergraduate Student, Business Management and Political Science Major, African and African American Studies Minor

Christin Mujica

Graduate Student Clinical Psychology, Doctoral Student

 

Samantha Robinson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences

DEI College Council Actions 2020-2021

• April 2020, first inaugural Arts and Sciences College DEI committee formed as DEI College Council.
• Summer 2020, Council took actions to address inequities due to the pandemic and support the campus during times of racial unrest.
  1. Connected with campus partners and Dean of Students to advocate for student access to education in the virtual space (internet access, laptops, and necessary equipment for virtual classes). Dean of Students and ARSC Dean’s Office provided support on as needed basis and campus wi-fi increased along with maps indicated locations for wi-fi.
  2. Supported efforts to increase graduate student funding with GPSC.
  3. Supported virtual online peer review for graduate students by supplying TIPS and TFSC information on benefits.
  4. Connected with Department of Communications about TA training to assist TAs on how to facilitate civility in the classroom and sensitivity regarding racism, inequity, and politics. Graduate students received various training the week before classes started (including DEI topics – Thanks to the Graduate School).
• September 2020, Council members completed Individual Development Assessments and Cultural Competency workshop as a team.
• Compiled list of resources to support students and was available to council members to share.
• Crafted letter to Chancellor’s Committee on Fulbright and Brough, on behalf of Council, to support removal of Brough name, Fulbright college name and Fulbright statue from campus.
• October 2020, Council created goals and formed subcommittees to work on the following goals:
  1. Identify, recommend, support, advocate and advise on DEI issues, program, initiatives and needs of the College of Arts and Sciences.
  2. Develop strategy to hire and attract more diverse administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
  3. Create a sense of belonging for our diverse student population.
     • Developed “You of A: An Anthology of UARK Student Voices” Project (in progress); creative way for students to express their unique perspectives and experiences on campus.
  4. Develop D&I College Reports.
  5. Create a nested mentoring network for students, staff, and faculty.
     • Supports and Advocates for Bridge Program for faculty (TT and NTT track receive welcoming team and success team of mentors)
     • Supports and Advocates for Razorlink Mentoring program (faculty and staff serve as mentors for students)
• April 2021, College Faculty voted to make Faculty DEI Committee a standing committee. Two faculty members from this committee will serve on College Cabinet.  Faculty DEI Committee members are part of the DEI College Council. 
• Throughout the year, the Council acknowledged many individual accomplishments of their members and other DEI efforts across campus, attended and supported DEI workshops and supported DEI unit plan efforts.
• Council convened 10 times.