Commission on Human Diversity

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Committee Description

Pursues the goal of having a university community where all members honor each other's differences. It sets priorities, monitors changes and educates the community in order to create an environment in which all members will receive proper recognition, encouragement and support. Meetings: third Thursday of the month during the semester. Terms: 2 years. Appointees: 10 of the 27 members

Reports to Administrative Council.

  • Membership

    Position and Term Length

    Name

    Term
    Expires   

    College of Visual & Performing Arts Representative** (2 years)

    TBD

        

    Academic Dean/Director** (2 years)

    Steve Lem

    8/2025

    SCUPA Representative** (2 years)

    Adam Troxel

    8/2026

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Representative** (2 years)

    Jason Crockett

    8/2025

    At-Large Faculty Member Representative** (2 years)

    Susan Czerny

    8/2026

    At-Large Faculty Member Representative** (2 years)

    Holly Gruber

    8/2025

    At-Large Professional Staff Representative** (2 years)

    Megan Rutter

    8/2026

    College of Education Representative** (2 years)

    Christopher Bloh, Vice Chair

    8/2025

    College of Business Representative** (2 years)

    Muratcan Erkul

    8/2026

    AFSCME Representative (2 years)

    Mary Bononno

    8/2026

    At-Large Professional Staff Representative** (2 years)

    Caecillia Holt

    8/2025

    LGBTQ+ Resource Center Liaison (2 years)

    Jerry W Schearer

    8/2023

    Lambda Liaison 

    TBD

    8/2023

    Commission of Status of Women Liaison

    TBD

    *

    Commission on the Status of Minorities Liaison

    TBD

    *

    Disability Services Office Liaison

    TBD

    *

    Women's Center Liaison

    TBD

    *

    Multicultural Center Liaison

    Melinda Quinones

    *

    Office of International Admissions Liaison

    TBD

    *

    Student Affairs/Dean of Student's Office Liaison

    TBD

    *

    SGB Diversity Council Student Representative

    Aurorae Ream

    8/2025

    SGB Diversity Council Student Representative

    Damaiya Turner

    8/2025

    SGB Diversity Council Student Representative

    Cade Herndon

    8/2025

    SGB Diversity Council Student Representative

    Naiara Mcgill

    8/2025

    SGB Diversity Council Student Representative

    TBD

    8/2025

    SGB Diversity Council Student Representative-Religious Based Group

    TBD

    8/2025

    Non-Traditional Student Representative

    TBD

    8/2025

    Graduate Student Representative

    Cheryl Brattley

    8/2025

     * Indefinite Term of Office
    ** Appointed by Committee on Committees

    Students are invited to participate in the Kutztown University Governance and Advisory Committees. This is a great way to get to know others at the university, become a part of the decision-making process and have your voice heard.  No prior experience necessary, just a genuine interest in being an active part of the community!

    Student Government Board reviews online applications on a rolling basis and makes student placements in early September.  Questions?  Please contact Leah in Student Involvement at casselli@kutztown.edu.   

    Union Committee Representative: To be considered for a committee union position please contact a union representative.  

  • Mission & Bylaws
  • Meeting Times

    Normally meets at 11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month during the semester.

  • Agenda & Minutes

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  • Annual Conference on Human Diversity

    Each spring, the annual conference of Kutztown University's Commission on Human Diversity unites activists, scholars, students & the community for talks. The Commission's mission: advocating for the rights and dignity of all people, all the time.

    Contact the conference chair: Jerry Schearer at 610-683-4923 or  schearer@kutztown.edu

Prior Conference Programs

2023 2022 2021
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

For more information please contact:

University Senate

Email: senate@kutztown.edu

Phone: 610.683.4856

Students are invited to participate in the Kutztown University Governance and Advisory Committees. This is a great way to get to know others at the university, become a part of the decision-making process and have your voice heard.  No prior experience necessary, just a genuine interest in being an active part of the community!

Student Government Board reviews online applications on a rolling basis and makes student placements in early September.  Questions?  Please contact Leah in Student Involvement at casselli@kutztown.edu.   

Union Committee Representative: To be considered for a committee union position please contact a union representative.  

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