After two years at the helm, St. Joe’s inaugural associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), is leaving the university for another opportunity.
Nicole Stokes, Ph.D., will become...
Amber Hikes, chief equity & inclusion officer of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), spoke to students, faculty and staff about intersectionality, allyship and creating inclusive communities...
30 Mindful Minutes: A Prayerful Call to Action, held on June 3, was a virtual discussion for faculty, staff and students in response to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests and the death of George Floyd.
The...
Like many schools across the nation, the Overbrook Educational Center (OEC) was off from school for Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day on Jan. 20. However, those passing by wouldn’t have thought so given...
Three finalists in the search for an associate provost of diversity, equity and inclusion visited campus from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6.
Each candidate met with members of the search advisory committee (SAC) and...
New Secretary Position Strives for Change
The 19th University Student Senate (USS) created an inclusion and equity secretary position for the 2019-2020 academic year at the end of the Spring 2019 semester...
Dr. Monica Nixon’s impact on our community
My freshman year of college, I remember sitting at my scholarship reception, excited but anxious about everything as I began my college journey.
I had no clue...
Finding areas of improvement for inclusion and diversity
Despite efforts in its final weeks to get students to complete the Campus Climate Study, the study fell short of its targets for student populations.
At...
Office of Inclusion and Diversity: One year later
On the one-year anniversary of its move to renovated space in Campion Hall, the Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID) has become a place where students...
Next steps for promoting inclusion and diversity
The Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID) celebrated its one-year anniversary on Jan. 24. The center represents the hub of inclusion and diversity at...
Campus Climate survey will commence in February
Small groups of Saint Joseph’s University students, faculty and staff came together in early October to help develop questions for a campus climate...
Panel discusses the need for more teachers of color in classrooms
A panel titled "Suspending the Status Quo: The Need for Teachers of Color in America's Classrooms" was held at Saint Joseph’s University...
