Vision

Cultivate diverse, equitable and inclusive environments in which to learn, work and serve.

Purpose and Authority

The purpose of the Vice Chancellor’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Cabinet is to assume responsibility for campus-wide activities and goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion, including efforts that address community engagement, cultural competency, equity, civility and professionalism, and to advise the Vice Chancellor on related matters.

Cabinet Objectives

1. Sustain open lines of communication from all areas of campus to the Executive Leadership Team on matters pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion.
2. Fulfill the goals set forth by the Cabinet to ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus environment.
3. Demonstrate the value of diversity, equity and inclusion on campus through transparent transactions of the Cabinet’s strategic initiatives.
4. Establish, track and report on accountability measures pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion. 5. Establish, support and advocate for cultural competency and unconscious bias in all curricula experiences, including didactic, clinical and interprofessional.
5. Serve as a resource network to enhance the work, learning and research environment at KU Medical Center.

The Vice Chancellor’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cabinet shall consist of appointed members representing campus units and community members. While some areas have standing representation, such as Human Resources and the Equal Opportunity Office, other areas will rotate representation to ensure ongoing balanced representation as well as Cabinet efficiency. Cabinet members are to be members of at least one committee.

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Vice Chancellor’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cabinet Members

• Bradley Barth
• Giulia Bonaminio
• Kristina Bridges
• In-Young Choi
• Tom Field, Ex Officio
• Jason Glenn
• Ryan Gove
• Chris Harper
• Joseph Hines II
• Hope Krebill
• Julius Leary
• Rebecca Lepping
• Colleen Loo-Gross
• Barb Manning
• Jerrihlyn McGee
• Christina Pacheco
• Jaime Perales Puchalt
• Jill Peltzer
• Maryellen Potts
• Michelle Redmond
• Danyele Shelton
• Dawn Shew
• Sharla Smith
• Kimberly Templeton
• Donna Vandivier
• Olivia Veatch
• Eric Vidoni
• Kimberly Weaver
• Frances Yang