There is an inseparable connection between academic excellence and diversity. Diversity can be broadly defined to include all aspects of human difference, including but not limited to, age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, learning style, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, status as a veteran and world-view.
The Council on Diversity was convened by the Dr. Charles Patterson and continued through current President, Dr. Neal Weaver, to strengthen and reinforce diversity as an integral component of academic excellence as we prepare our students for success in a culturally and racially diverse society and workforce. The Council on Diversity guides the development of policies and processes that demonstrate Georgia Southwestern’s efforts towards diversity among students, faculty, and staff and also ensure a supportive, welcoming environment for every member of the campus community.
Council Members
Ervin D. Anderson
Senior Lecturer of Mathematics
Mathematics
Jason Collins
Coordinator, Residential Living and Student Activities
Residential and Campus Life
Joseph Comeau
Assistant Professor
Psychology and Sociology
Makayla Graham
Student
Political Science
Allison Fleet
Registrar Support Specialist/Transfer Coordinator
Office of the Registrar
John Fox
ELI Director / Director of International Student Programs
English Language Institute
Rachel Griggs
Human Resources Specialist
Human Resources
Evelyn Oliver
Director of Disability Services/Testing Center
Disability Services
Khushbuben Patel
Student
Pre-Nursing
Linda Randall
Assistant Director
First-Year Experience
Enrique Rodriguez
Head Women's Soccer Coach
Athletics
LaToya Stackhouse (Chair)
General Education Advisor/Retention Specialist
First Year Experience
Qian Wang
Lecturer
Business
Mary Catherine Whitlock
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Psychology and Sociology
