Committees
The Commissioner of the Commission for Promoting Pluralism invites nominations and self-nominations to fill vacant positions on the Commission. Terms are for a period of two academic years - renewable for one additional two-year term.
Program Development
Program development responsibilities include facilitating discussion of issues related to cultural diversity within the RIT community through programming events, workshops, seminars, etc.
| Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|
| Dominique Lepoutre, Chair | dmlnss@rit.edu | 475-6757 |
| Michelle Cometa, Co-chair | macits@rit.edu | 475-7155 |
| Jeanette Giagios | rgnpa@rit.edu | 475-6250 |
| Carl Atkins* | cjagsh@rit.edu | 475-4439 |
| Shamikia Banks | slb5128@rit.edu | 718-404-4005 |
| Jane Doctor* | tjdntl@rit.edu | 475-6458 |
| Wayne Southerland | wtscps@rit.edu | 475-2038 |
| Christie Ong | cmo4381@rit.edu | |
| David Mallery* | dmm1044@rit.edu |
Communications and Marketing
The Communications and Marketing sub committee is charged with promoting the Commission and its goals across campus as well as supporting all Commission-sponsored events and celebrations.
| Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Cometa, Chair | macits@rit.edu | 475-7155 |
| Christa Filipowicz* | clffna@rit.edu | 475-2624 |
| Sue Roethel | smrwml@rit.edu | 475-2028 |
| Jo Cone* | jbcelc@rit.edu | 475-6948 |
| Stacy DeRooy | sadcpsa@rit.edu | 475-7158 |
| Mike D'Arcangelo | mndccl@rit.edu | 475-2224 |
| Michael Riordan | mprppr@rit.edu | 475-4753 |
| Harvey Granite* | hrggsl@rit.edu | 475-2170 |
| Matthew Danna | sgrep@rit.edu | 475-2204 |
Diversity Leadership
Whether part of the curriculum or through interaction among students, faculty and staff, Diversity Leadership is charged with making recommendations about how diversity initiatives can be integrated into the many facets of the Institute.
| Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|
| Peggy Tirrell, Chair | pat2644@rit.edu | 475-2795 |
| Mario Castro* | mccmet@rit.edu | 475-4463 |
| Jaya Save-Mundra* | axvpph@rit.edu | 475-5702 |
| Todd Raethka* | tarfsc@rit.edu | 475-5655 |
| Joan Naturale | jxnwml@rit.edu | 475-2760 |
| Sue Roethel | smrwml@rit.edu | 475-2565 |
| Edward Kannyo | exkgsm@rit.edu | 475-4658 |
| Kimberlee Rose* | karcps@rit.edu | 475-2853 |
Future Planning
Future Planning is charged with developing new outreach efforts, research and resource development opportunities, and developing a diversity resource center.
| Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Bitterman, Chair | aebfaa@rit.edu | 475-5397 |
| Boateng Adwoa* | aabwml@rit.edu | 475-7402 |
| Robert Croog | rdcgla@rit.edu | 475-7614 |
| Sue Roethel | smrwml@rit.edu | 475-2565 |
| Debbie Stendardi | dmsgrl@rit.edu | 475-5040 |
| Allen Vogel* | axvpph@rit.edu | 475-2704 |
Community Affairs in Relation to Diversity and Inclusion
Charged with reviewing the recommended strategies from the Board of Trustee's Diversity Day, as well as development and implementation of a university-wide calendar of events for diversity.
| Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Tickner, Chair | catrla@rit.edu | 475-4682 |
| Jaya Save-Mundra* | axvpph@rit.edu | 475-5702 |
| Susan Ackerman | smacst@rit.edu | 475-6988 |
| Jason Younker | jtygla@rit.edu | 475-5549 |
| Donna Rubin* | donna.rubin@rit.edu | 475-6402 |
| Tom Voss* | tmvipk@rit.edu | 475-6038 |
| Jennifer Petro | jljycc@rit.edu | 475-2261 |
* - Members At-Large