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Excellence in Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards

DEI Collaborative

  • DEI Awards

A key component of Utica University’s mission is to foster a rich diversity of perspective, background, and experience in the context of an equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment, in accordance with the institutional Stance Statement.

To honor the campus community members working diligently to uphold this mission, the DEI Collaborative presents the annual Utica University Excellence in Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.

This award recognizes the committed individuals who promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at Utica University and beyond by dedicating their time and energy to educating themselves on various topics related to DEI, being an advocate for equity in their respective spaces, and using their knowledge to create a more inclusive campus climate.

Award winners, chosen by the DEI Collaborative after a campus wide nomination process, do one of more of the following:

  • Create a supportive and inclusive campus climate through personal leadership, intentional engagement, collaboration, etc.
  • Are an outspoken advocate to ensure Utica University remains a working and learning environment free from bigotry and injustice.
  • Work to instill topics and themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion into institutional frameworks (curriculum, policies, procedures, etc.)
  • Demonstrate a commitment furthering one’s own or others’ knowledge on contemporary subject matter related to diversity, equity, and inclusion by hosting or participating in various educational programs, panels, webinars, etc. (on or off campus)
  • Are an active advocate in the greater City of Utica community and other satellite locations through volunteerism and/or other service.
  • Carry out other exemplary work critical to creating a culturally aware and inclusive climate at Utica University.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 awards. Please ensure your nominations are as detailed as possible. The form will be open until February 10.

Click Here to Nominate

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The 2023 Excellence in Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards Banquet will be on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Concourse.

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Award Recipients

Year of AwardName of Recipient
2022Dylan Bennett, History
2022Jordyn Bucci-Mooney, Health Studies - PT Track, B.S. '23
2022Jaydy Hernandez, Criminal Justice, B.S. '22
2022Michelle Boucher, Professor Chemistry
2022Audrey Cross, Assistant Professor of Construction Management
2022Oligens Sulo, Professor of Practice in Nursing
2022Ashlea Schad, Director of Development
2022Jasper Wojtach, TRIO Retention and Tutoring Coordinator
2022Alison Ricci Wadas, Administrative Assistant, School of Health Professions and Education
2022Black Student Union, Student Organization
2022Office of International Education, Administrative Office
2021Cara Patterson, Psychology, B.S. & Sociology / Anthropology, B.S. '22
2021Ann Ciancia, Management, MBA '21
2021Active Minds, Student Organization
2021Kaylee Seddio, Assistant Professor of Psychology
2021Lisa Green, Vice President of Human Resources
2020Mercedes Steele, Criminal Justice, B.S. '21
2020Gianna Boone, Communication Arts, B.A. '20
2020Fuerza Latina, Student Organization
2020Mark Kovacs, Executive Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
2020Elizabeth Threadgill, Associate Professor of Enligsh
2019Lukus Becker, Psychology, B.S. '19
2019Malcolm Stowe, Management, B.S. '19
2019Omega Phi Beta, Student Organization
2019Clemmie Harris, Associate Professor of History
2019Joanne Pluff, Associate Director of Admissions / Recruitment & Strategies
2018Hermina Garic, Sociology / Anthropology, B.A. '19
2018Theta Phi Alpha, Student Organization
2018John Johnsen, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
2017Shkumbin Halabadu, Government & Politics, B.A. '17
2017Gay-Straight Alliance, Student Organization
2017Suzanne Richardson, Assistant Professor of English
2016Amarildo Ceka, Management, MBA '19
2016Black Student Union, Student Organization
2016Kathryn Silva, Assistant Professor of History
2015Elaine Paravati, Psychology, B.S. '15
2015Africa in Motion, Student Organization
2015Alane Varga, Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2014Chochanmyei Oo, Economics, B.A. '14
2014Omega Phi Beta, Student Organization
2014Damian Paco Santiago, Pioneer Grill Cook
2013Janice Tran, Management, B.S. '12
2013Johnni Mahdi, Director of HEOP
2012Anthony De La Rosa, Management, B.S. '12
2012Halina Lotyczewski, Assistant Director of Career Services
2011Anthony O'Hagan, Journalism, B.S. '11
2011Helen Blouet, Professor of Anthropology
2010Suhayl Santana, Internatonal Studies, B.A. '11
2010Arthur Langdon, Executive Chief
2009Anthony O'Hagan, Journalism, B.S. '11
2009Joanne Hathaway, Senior Secretary for the Library
2009Todd Hutton, Utica College President
  

 

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Kira Maddox

Kira Maddox

Kira Maddox

DEI Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator
klmaddox@utica.edu

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