Stritch School of Medicine
Academic Summer Program Integrating Resources for Excellence (ASPIRE)
Contact:
aspire@luc.edu or call (708) 216-5426.
Academic Summer Program Integrating Resources for Excellence (ASPIRE) Stritch School of Medicine HSC Small group learning in a diverse and inclusive cohort
Faculty and medical student mentorship
Expert instruction and advising
Mission-centric focus on social justice in medicine and health
Division of Student Development
Brothers for Excellence (B4E)
Contact:
James Thomas, M.S. Ed.
Assistant Director of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
Brothers for Excellence (B4E) Division of Student Development LSC Mentorship Pairing; B4E Retreat; Community Engagements; Celebration of Brotherhood
Stritch School of Medicine
Diversity Clerkship
Diversity Clerkship Stritch School of Medicine HSC Students are provided the opportunity to network with residency program directors, residents, faculty, and students, and have access to the Office of Graduate Medical Education, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, medical school library, seminars, and workshops.
University Wide
Diversity Climate Survey
Contact:
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity Climate Survey University Wide University Wide Diversity Climate Survey is designed to learn more about diversity, inclusion, and equity experiences taking place at Loyola. Survey results will help the university understand what is working and what improvements can be made in order to continue creating, fostering, and supporting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity university-wide.
Office of the Provost
Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE)
Contact:
Jamie Patrianakos, jpatrianakos@luc.edu
Ryan Wong, rwong1@luc.edu
Co-Chairs
Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE) Office of the Provost LSC Community Meetings; Research Brunch; Self-Care Day; Research Advocacy; Diversity Training; Research Fellowship; Professional Development
Division of Student Development
Loyola University Chicago Empowering Sisterhood (LUCES)
Loyola University Chicago Empowering Sisterhood (LUCES) Division of Student Development LSC LUCES Mentorship Program
LUCES Calendar
WOC Retreat
End of the Year Gala
WOC Journal Publication
Executive Council on Diversity and Inclusion
Martin Luther King (MLK) Celebration
Contact:
Office of Diversity and Inclusion in partnership with the Executive Council on Diversity & Inclusion
Martin Luther King (MLK) Celebration Executive Council on Diversity and Inclusion University-wide MLK Service Days
MLK Keynote Speaker
Interfaith Dialogue
Courageous Communities in Conversation Interfaith Prayer Service
University Wide
Listening Sessions
Listening Sessions University Wide University Wide The information can inform the development of services, resources, and support necessary to create a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone.
Executive Council on Diversity and Inclusion
Signature Series
Signature Series Executive Council on Diversity and Inclusion University Wide The Executive Council on Diversity and Inclusion is excited to showcase a series of upcoming events highlights the importance of civic engagement, listening and learning without borders, building healthy, supportive relationships, and respecting intersectionality. Check back here for more details regarding future diversity-focused signature events and activities taking place at Loyola!
Division of Student Development
Seizing Opportunities for Academic Resilience (SOAR)
Contact:
Natasha Bhamla
nbhamla@luc.edu
Seizing Opportunities for Academic Resilience (SOAR) Division of Student Development LSC Week long transition program for first-year and incoming transfer students in SDMA
Division of Student Development
Students Together Are Reaching Success (STARS)
Students Together Are Reaching Success (STARS) Division of Student Development LSC Mentorship Program; Monthly scoial activities, cultural events, and educational workshops
Division of Student Development
The People's Institute Retreat (TPI)
Contact:
Dr. Shannon Howes
Director for Assessment and Assistant to the Vice President of Student Development
showes1@luc.edu
The People's Institute Retreat (TPI) Division of Student Development LSC Weekend long retreat on leadership and social justice
Division of Student Development
Undocumented Student Programs (USP)
Contact:
Shay Collins
Director of SDMA
Undocumented Student Programs (USP) Division of Student Development University Wide Undocumented and Proud (UP); USP Newsletter; UndocuWeek; Share The Dream Ally Trainings
Student Academic Services
New Student Programs (NSP)
Contact:
Ashley Williams, Associate Director for Special Populations
ajacksonwilliams@luc.edu
New Student Programs (NSP) Student Academic Services LSC; WTC The Special Populations Team is home to the following programs, initiatives, and student groups:
Cristo Rey Scholarship and Alumni Network
Greer Scholarship Network
Senn (David Prasse) Scholarship Network
Riversville Scholarship Program The Chicago HBCU Experience The Chicago Classics Pre-College Summer Scholars
Black Girls Meet
My Brother's Keeper Living Learning Community
Faculty Partnerships in STEM
Support for First-Generation Students
Division of Student Development
Multicultural Living-Learning Community
Contact:
Ashley Williams, Associate Director for Special Populations
ajacksonwilliams@luc.edu
Multicultural Living-Learning Community Division of Student Development LSC Serve as an Empowerment Pipeline mentor for Chicago Public Schools students
Learn about building community as a social justice practice
Attend Social Justice Symposium
Explore intersectionality through Chicago's history
Eat desserts with Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
Engage in diversity and social justice activities on a retreat
Attend Identi-tea, Solidari-tea and Communi-tea events
Listen to the Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Keynote Speaker
Create blankets for the Labre Ministry as outreach to the homeless
Take part in Know Your Rights Immigration Workshop
Division of Student Development
My Brother's Keeper LLC
Contact:
Ashley Williams, Associate Director for Special Populations
ajacksonwilliams@luc.edu
My Brother's Keeper LLC Division of Student Development LSC The People’s Institute
Field Trip to Stony Island Arts Bank + Sip & Savor
Barber Shop Talk
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Stritch School of Medicine, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager
Contact:
Mark Torrez, Med, Program Manager
mtorrez@luc.edu
Health Science Campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HSC Advancing Stritch's core DEI initiatives
Psychology Department
Committee on Diversity Affairs (CODA)
Contact:
CODALoyola@gmail.com
Committee on Diversity Affairs (CODA) Psychology Department LSC Colloquia/Invited Speakers
Brown Bag Discussions
Student/Faculty Receptions
Graduate Student Professional Development
Diversity-related Course Development
School of Social Work
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee
Contact:
Brian Kelly, Associate Professor
bkelly6@luc.edu
Maribel Lopez, Clinical Assistant Professor
mlopez38@luc.edu
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee School of Social Work LSC; WTC Current Work: Developed DEI Implementation committee; Decolonize SSW foundation curriculum- internal processes; Town hall meetings; Setting up a system for anti-racist, decolonized, and other DEI related resources Future Work: Reconvening SSW DEI committee; Continued decolonization of the curriculum; Assessing BIPOC student needs: students, student services, training
Institute of Environmental Sustainability
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee
Contact:
Tania Schusler, Advanced Lecturer
tschusler@luc.edu
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee Institute of Environmental Sustainability LSC; WTC Current Work: DEI committee; Hosting IES workshops on DEI; Educating IES faculty and staff through an anti-racial webinar series; Increasing diversity in IES faculty and staff hires; Surveying IES students; Curricular development Future Work: Further development of the DEI committee; Hosting a webinar series on anti-racism for IES faculty and staff; Further developmen of DEI in IES curricular offerings; Raising scholarship funds for POC
School of Communication
Racial Justice Activities & Initiatives
Contact:
Jessica Brown,
Instructor
jbrown7@luc.edu
Racial Justice Activities & Initiatives School of Communication LSC; WTC Current Work: Made an SOC Dean's Statement on Black Equity & Racial Justice; Reappointed SOC Diversity Committee in June for 2020-2021; Held three weekly SOC colleague conversations on antiracism and racial justice this summer; Appointed a SOC statement working group for a follow-up statement on antiracism and racial justice Future Work: SOC faculty and staff training on antiracism and racial justice; Continuation of SOC colleague conversations; To add Black member to the SOC advisory baord ASAP; to develop an antiracism communication minor in the SOC curriculum; To recruit Black faculty and staff; To recruit more Black students
Arrupe College
Black Men for Success
Contact:
Jennifer Armstrong, Clinical Assistant Professor
jarmstrong4@luc.edu
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee Arrupe College LSC; WTC Current Work: Increasing matriculation, retention, and graduation rates of African American males; Adding more culturally responsive courses to Arrupe's curriculum; Diverse faculty hires; Enhancing STM education; Student organizations and affinity groups; DEI co-curricular programming; Diverse career programming; Peer tutoring and mentoring; Cultural competency seminar Future Work: DEI programmatic outcomes; Continued pathways to STEM related majors and careers with other LUC colleges
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee
Contact:
SCPS Faculty and Staff
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee School of Continuing and Professional Studies LSC; WTC Current Work: Strategic planning; Faculty training; Faculty participation University initiatives; Curriculum and teaching; Student support; Community outreach and support Future Work: Faculty training; staff training; Community outreach and support; Faculty participation in University participat in University initiatives; Student support; Curriculum and teaching; Program devleopment
University Libaries
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee
Contact:
Steve Pump, Library Coordinator
spump@luc.edu
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee University Libaries LSC; WTC Current Work: Libraries diversity committee; Sponsor at-risk students through the Christ the King/Christo Rey corporate partners program; Upcoming staff training and resource opportunties list; Social media efforts; Collection development philosophy and policy; Diverse collection-building; Job-posting for open libraries positions; Curriculum collection research guides; Resources on race and anti-racism research guides; Assist faculty in their efforts to increase diverse materials in course offerings Future Work: New prominent diversity space on Lib-Staff sharepoint; Inclusivity award; Expand cultural sharing events; Expand and diversify the University Libraries board; Diversity calendar and fellow; Hiring diversity for student work positions
School of Nursing
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee
Contact:
School of Nursing Faculty and Staff
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee School of Nursing LSC; WTC Current Work: Arrupe College 2+3 pathway to the BSN program; Currently funded research and program initatives; School-Based Health Center at Proviso East High School; Town hall meetings Future Work: Faculty and staff reading, reflection, and dialogue on DEI work; Recruit an associate dean of inclusive excellence; Inclusive excellence and anti-racism task force; Hollistic review of admissions
School of Education
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee
Contact:
School of Education Faculty and Staff
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Work Committee School of Education LSC; WTC Current Work: Dean statement on anti-racist SOE; School of ED talks; Student survey; Recruitment efforts and goals for program level enrollment; School discipline certificate program; Diversity committee; International graduate programs in Rome; Administration and supervision degree program; Director of special education; All SOE coursework; SOE faculty engage and facilitate anti-racist professional development for teachers and administrators across the country; anti-racist statement in syllabus; mentoring; Black graduate student alliance is housed in SOE and founded with students and lead by SOE faculty member Dr. Newell; LGBTQIA-inclusive group for SOE undergraduates lead by SOE Faculty- creates voice for Black student experience at LUC; SOE Academic Council; Teaching & Learning Cornerstones
Wellness Center
Staff Counselor for Diveristy, Inclusion and Social Justice Initiatives
Contact:
Staff Counselor for Diveristy, Inclusion and Social Justice Initiatives
Staff Counselor for Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Initiatives Wellness Center LSC; WTC Individual and Group Counseling, Workshops, Drop-In Hours
School of Law
Staff Counselor for Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Initiatives
Contact:
Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity; Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Social Justice
Staff Counselor for Diveristy, Inclusion and Social Justice Initiatives School of Law WTC
Office of the Provost
Black Graduate Student Alliance (BGSA)
Contact:
LaShaunda Reese
President, Head of Finance
Black Graduate Student Alliance (BGSA) Office of the Provost LSC; WTC Back to School Event; Community Meetings; Black Grad Study Group; Career Exploration & Development; Friendsgiving; Black Mental Health
Office of the Provost
Associate Provost for Academic Diversity
Contact:
Chris Manning
Associate Provost for Academic Diversity apad@luc.edu
Office of the Provost, Associate Provost for Academic Diversity, contact: Chris Manning apad@luc.edu, learn more link: https://www.luc.edu/academicaffairs/academicdiversity/
Stritch School of Medicine
Faculty Advisory Council on Diversity & Inclusion [FACDI]
Contact:
Crystal Cash, MD
Associate Dean, Faculty Diversity & Advancement
ccash@luc.edu
Health Science Campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HSC Advancing Stritch's core DEI initiatives
Stritch School of Medicine
Student Advisory Council on Diversity & Inclusion [SACDI]
Contact:
Freager Williams, MD
Assistant Dean, Student Diversity & Success
fwilliams@lumc.edu
Health Science Campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HSC Advancing Stritch's core DEI initiatives
Stritch School of Medicine
Housestaff Diversity Council [HDC]
Contact:
Patricia Robinson, MD
Assistant Dean, Housestaff Diversity & Retention
probinson@lumc.edu
Health Science Campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HSC Advancing Stritch's core DEI initiatives
Stritch School of Medicine
Diversity & Inclusion in Medical Education Committee [DIMEC]
Contact:
Patricia Robinson, MD
Assistant Dean, Housestaff Diversity & Retention
probinson@lumc.edu
Health Science Campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HSC Advancing Stritch's core DEI initiatives
University Wide
Office for Equity & Compliance (OEC)
Contact:
Tim Love, Executive Director
Equity & Compliance
Title IX Coordinator
tlove@luc.edu
University Wide, Office for Equity & Compliance, OEC, Tim Love, Title IX Coordinator, tlove@luc.edu
