Inclusion and diversity task force established
January 10, 2018
Chancellor Daniel M. White has established the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
task force to look closely at diversity and equity at UAF, what UAF is doing, what
UAF could be doing, and how UAF can become a diverse and equitable campus. It is the
chancellor's priority that UAF be a welcoming institution and is equitable to all.
The IDEA Task Force will serve for one year to address issues and propose solutions.
The following individuals have been appointed to serve on this task force:
Co-chairs: Sine Anahita, associate professor, Sociology Department; Keith Champagne,
vice chancellor, Student Affairs
Diane Benson, assistant professor, DANSRD
Bob Bolton, research assistant professor, IARC
Margo Griffith, director, Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Ronnie Houchin, transitions program coordinator, Admissions
Daisy Huang, assistant professor, CEM
Brad Lobland, director, HR
Kathleen Meckel (Hildebrand), assistant professor, DANSRD
Vanessa Raymond, project manager, GINA
Carrie Santoro, fiscal officer, IAC
Geri Simon, senior vice president, Doyon
Jessie Young-Robertson, research professional, SNRE