Statement

The Equity and Inclusion University Council Committee exists to advance the University’s mission with specific attention to furthering the promise of “an engaged community committed to intentional diversity in its life and work.” The Committee serves to cultivate a University environment that respects diversity, seeks equity, and practices inclusion.

Members 2020-2021

BERLYNN BITENGO ’21
President, Augsburg Day Student Government

ERIC BUFFALOHEAD
Associate Professor, American Indian Studies

JENNIFER DIAZ
Assistant Professor, Education

CHRISTOPHER DIXON
Director, Athletic Diversity
Assistant Coach, Track and Field

KATIE LANE
Assistant Director, CLASS Office

JOAQUIN MUNOZ
Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies

JEREMY MYERS
Executive Director, Christensen Center for Vocation
Associate Professor, Religion

MAXWELL POESSNECKER
Director, LGBTQIA+ Student Services
Coordinator, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

JOANNE K. REECK (Committee Chair)
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
ADA/504 Compliance Officer

KELSEY RICHARDSON BLACKWELL
Director, Academic Advising

HLI VANG
Assistant Dean of Students
Director, Pan-Asian Student Services

MAHEEN ZAMAN
Assistant Professor, History
Director, Honors Program

Information

Access Equity and Inclusion University Council Committee-related materials (i.e. annual reports, campus climate assessments, meeting agendas and minutes, strategic plans, etc.), at the Equity and Inclusion University Council Committee Moodle Page. To request access to the moodle page, please email inclusion@augsburg.edu.