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All Campus Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ACCDEI)

ACDEI meets the last Friday of the month 12-1 pm, spring 23 meetings:
January 27, 2023
February 24, 2023
March 31, 2023
April 28, 2023
Attendees can attend virtual meetings: ACDEI Monthly Meetings

Charge of the Committee
The ACCDEI shall promote diversity, equity, and inclusion issues as identified in the College's Mission, Vision and Core Values Statement. The committee takes a collaborative approach that balances faculty, administration, staff, students and community participation in planning and decision-making processes to advise the administration, faculty, staff, students and community on campus diversity, equity, and inclusion matters, which, as noted in the Simpson Statement on Diversity and Inclusion, is a source of strength, creativity and innovation for us.

Membership to the ACCDEI includes an executive committee of 10, full-voting members composed of:

  • Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (As proposed by the President’s Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2019, recommended by the outside consultant, Schabel Solutions, and included in the DEI strategic plan in 2017.) 
  • Chair of the faculty Committee on Academic Diversity and Inclusion (CADI)
  • Assistant Dean of Multicultural and International Affairs
  • Director of Inclusive Teaching and Learning
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Three students appointed by the Student Government Association (SGA) in consultation with and from the membership rosters of Student Organizations representing diverse constituencies, including, but not limited to, Black Student Union, International Student Organization, Latinos Unidos, Multicultural Student Alliance, Native American Inter-Tribal Students Association, and Simpson Pride. SGA shall appoint no more than one student from a single organization representing diverse student constituencies.
  • One athletic coach as appointed by the athletics director. 
  • One additional faculty member jointly appointed by the Director of Women and Gender Studies, the Director of Social Justice and the Director of Latin American Studies.*

Membership also includes a group of liaisons representative of, but not limited to, the following areas: All academic divisions; Continuing, Graduate and Online Programs; Student Development; Office of Admissions; Simpson Alumni; Office of Marketing and Strategic Communication; TRIO/SSS; Employee Advisory Council; Sodexo; Religious Life Community; one member representing Indianola community interests beyond campus appointed by the President; and members of student organizations representing diverse constituencies that do not already have members appointed to the executive committee of ACCDEI.

*Currently two additional faculty members until a VPDEI is in place.

ACCDEI Functions

  • The ACCDEI shall promote diversity, equity and inclusion issues as identified in the College's Mission, Vision and Core Values Statement. The committee takes a collaborative approach that balances faculty, administration, staff, students and community participation in planning and decision-making processes to advise the administration, faculty, staff, students and community on campus diversity, equity and inclusion matters, which, as noted in the Simpson Statement on Diversity and Inclusion, is a source of strength, creativity and innovation for us. The ACCDEI values the contributions of each person and respects the profound ways their identities, cultures, backgrounds, experiences, status, abilities and opinions enrich our community. The goals of ACCDEI are inextricably linked and committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and community outreach.
  • The committee works collaboratively with and advises the faculty, administration and students to provide direction and accountability for the implementation of the College’s diversity plans.
  • The committee provides for faculty, staff and student participation both in short and long-range planning and serves as a gateway of information to and from the faculty, student and administration’s shared governance communities.
  • The committee reviews whether campus committees and organizations are pursuing anti-discrimination goals.
  • The committee meets with campus leadership to discuss policies, procedures and progress on diversity, equity and inclusion issues.
  • The committee works with the Office of the President and Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to provide an annual update to the campus community.
  • The committee provides updated reports to all shared governance groups of the students, staff and faculty.

2020-21 Committee Work

  • Evaluate strategic planning proposals that are DEI-focused.
  • Advocate for the addition of a Chief Diversity Officer to serve on the President's Cabinet.
  • Advocate for meal plans at Simpson to better serve our students, and thus avoid food insecurities and inequities.
  • Provide input and serve as co-chairs of the hiring committee for the Chief Diversity Officer.
  • Work to develop and institute comprehensive, ongoing DEI training for faculty and staff.
  • Work to have DEI permeate the general education curriculum, including the interim curriculum and the proposed curriculum.
  • Coordinate with the Office of Marketing and Strategic Communication so the institutional website highlights DEI work, reflecting thus the institution’s mission and values.
  • Present DEI workshops as part of ongoing Faculty Development. 
  • Bring notable speakers to campus to present in-person or virtually on relevant DEI issues.

Resources 

2020-21 events: (Some of these events were grouped around Black History Month and other events around National Women’s Month)

ACCDEI Executive Committee Members

Faculty Members:

Student Members:
Allie Tubbs - allie.tubbs@my.simpson.edu
Nadia Murobyi - nadia.murobyi@my.simpson.edu
Nina Ortiz, nina.ortiz@my.simpson.edu
Wendy Soto, wendy.soto@my.simpson.edu

ACCDEI Liason Members
Academic Division Members:
Adrienne Gathman (Department of Political Science), Adrienne.gathman@simpson.edu 
Judex Hyppolite (Department of Business Administration & Economics), judex.hyppolite@simpson.edu
JJ. Butts (Professor of English) – jj.butts@simpson.edu
Mark Brodie (Computer Science), mark.brodie@simpson.edu
Mike Eckerty (Professor of Music), mike.eckerty@simpson.edu
Sal Meyers (Professor of Psychology), sal.meyers@simpson.edu

Staff Members:
Allie Martinez (Financial Aid), allie.martinez@simpson.edu
Chelsea Grenier (Executive Assistant for Academic Affairs), chelsea.grenier@simpson.edu
Dan Sloan (Chief Office for Information Technology) Dan.sloan@simpson.edu
Heather Emery-Cunningham (Associate Director of Res. Life), heather.emery@simpson.edu
Jody Ragan (Registrar), jody.ragan@simpson.edu
Laurie Dufoe (Director of Career Development), laurie.dufoe@simpson.edu
Laurie Bowers (CRM Strategist), laurie.bowers@simpson.edu
Lynne Jensen (Senior Systems Analyst), lynne.jensen@simpson.edu
Shannon Johnson (Executive Assistant to the VP for College Advancement), shannon.johnston@simpson.edu
Mara Bailey (Religious Life Community), mara.bailey@simpson.edu
Marisa Mayo (Director of Speech & Debate), marisa.mayo@simpson.edu
Marzia Corni-Benson (College Advancement), marzia.corni-benson@simpson.edu
Mark Pleiss (Director for the Center for Teaching & Learning), mark.pleiss@simpson.edu
Matt Hansen (Dean of Students), matt.hansen@simpson.edu
Mimi Bartley-Nancarrow (Director of Human Resources), mimi.bartley@simpson.edu
Monica Lewis (Director of Student Accessibility), monica.lewis@simpson.edu
Raffy Polanco (Admissions Counselor/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator),  raffy.polanco@simpson.edu
Seth Anderson (Executive Director, Culver Policy Center), Seth.anderson@simpson.edu
Stephani Neve (TRIO/Student Support Services), stephanie.neve@simpson.edu
Tisha Carter-Smith (Associate Director for Multicultural & International Affairs), Tisha.cartersmith@simpson.edu
Tracey Dinesen (Director & Academic Advisor – WDM Campus), tracey.dinesen@simpson.edu