Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Committee
Purpose of Committee
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) needs to develop goals and metrics for how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion applies to our college and how we will measure progress toward these goals.
Practical Outcomes
Ensure that we have an environment and culture throughout CAES that is welcoming, encouraging and engaging of all students, employees and stakeholders.
- Review Unit-level 2025 Strategic Plan and existing Diversity Plan, if separate, for alignment
- Develop aligned Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Goals
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and Data Sources for each Goal
- Identify Baseline and Annual Targets for each KPI
Committee Membership
The CAES Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Committee has been divided into four subcommittees:
Dario Chavez
Dario Chavez
Associate Professor - Peach and Citrus Breeding
Horticulture
Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics (IPBGG)
Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture
Melissa G Mitchum
Melissa G Mitchum
Professor, Plant Nematology
Plant Pathology
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies (CAGT)
Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics (IPBGG)
Lakecia Pettway
Lakecia Pettway
Director of Diversity Affairs
Office of Inclusive Excellence
Office of the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs
James C. Anderson, II
James C. Anderson, II
Associate Professor
Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication
Kisha Faulk
Kisha Faulk
Extension Program Development Specialist
Office of Learning and Organizational Development (OLOD)
Claire Sanders Kinnard
Claire Sanders Kinnard
Sr. Public Relations Specialist
Dean and Directors Office