�ۿ۴�ý Creates Racial Equity Advisory Group

The group and upgrades to the Garrett Center are just the beginning of �ۿ۴�ý’s diversity and inclusion efforts.

Work has begun on upgrades to the Garrett Center, including new tiles, carpet, doors and paint, along with a tribute to Romeo B. Garrett M.A. ’47, �ۿ۴�ý’s first African American professor.

08/25/2020 1:05 AM

ABOVE: Work has begun on upgrades to the Garrett Center, including new tiles, carpet, doors and paint, along with a tribute to Romeo B. Garrett M.A. ’47, �ۿ۴�ý’s first African American professor.

In June, �ۿ۴�ý announced the formation of its Racial Equity Advisory Group, led by community leader Glenn R. Ross MBA ’87. The group will provide input and work closely with President Stephen Standifird to identify actions and initiatives to create a more inclusive campus environment. Additional participants include:

Steve Lewis ’72 retired Ford Motor Co. executive; board member, �ۿ۴�ý Black Alumni Alliance (BUBAA); Foster College of Business National Council of Advisors
Tracy Walker ’99 program administrator at the University of Chicago; president of the �ۿ۴�ý Black Alumni Alliance (BUBAA)
Michelle Mills Clement ’03 president of the Chicago Realtors Association, current member of �ۿ۴�ý Board of Trustees and past president of BUBAA
Matt Noe ’02 executive director of Global MyHR Delivery and Employee Relations at SC Johnson and president of the �ۿ۴�ý Alumni Association
Adrian Alvarez ’89 president of the �ۿ۴�ý Association of International and Latino Alumni (BAILA)
Michele Sullivan ’87 MBA ’89 former president of the Caterpillar Foundation and author of the book “Looking Up”
Norris Chase executive director of �ۿ۴�ý’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Angie Cooksy ’07 director of undergraduate admissions at �ۿ۴�ý
Alison Morrissey associate vice president for advancement at �ۿ۴�ý
Karen Carty assistant athletics director – marketing and fan engagement at �ۿ۴�ý
Kayla White ’22 current �ۿ۴�ý student and student admission representative
Emma Hoyhta ’21 current �ۿ۴�ý student and student body president
Nailah Brown ’22 current �ۿ۴�ý student and president of the Black Student Alliance
Charles Myers ’22 current �ۿ۴�ý student and past president of the Black Student Alliance
Jessica Fragoso ’21 current �ۿ۴�ý student and past president – Latinx Caucus
Pierre Paul ’19 current �ۿ۴�ý graduate student and residence hall director
To be determined �ۿ۴�ý faculty representatives