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Vice President for Inclusion, Access, and Belonging Search

We are pleased to introduce the members of the Vice President of Inclusion, Access and Belonging Search Committee. The members of this committee were chosen to provide representation from across campus, including departments that will fall under the purview of this position. 

Co-Chairs

  • Aurora Edenhart-Pepe, Vice President of Administration and Finance
  • Brian Flores, Assistant Professor of Early and Elementary Education/ Director of the May Literacy Center/ Faculty Fellow for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Search Committee Members

  • Humberto Aristizábal, Associate Vice President of Institutional Equity/ Fair Practices Officer and Title IX Coordinator/ Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/ ADA Coordinator
  • Robert (Robby) Chin, Program Administrative Specialist, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
  • Deirdra Johnson, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
  • Amit Poddar, Professor and Chair of Marketing/ Director Mid-Atlantic Sales & Marketing Institute (MASMI)
  • Lindsay Ray, Master in Social Work student/ Disability Resource Center Graduate Assistant/ Class of 2023 (Psychology)
  • Tony Sampson, Area Director of Housing and Residential Life/ Staff Senator
  • Ellen Schaefer-Salins, Associate Professor of Social Work/ Advisor, Deaf Studies Minor and Disability Studies Minor
  • Lisa Seldomridge, Interim Dean of the College of Health and Human Services/ Professor of Nursing
  • Jessica Stoltz, Associate Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation/ Compliance, Game Day Operations
  • Jahnaiya Sutherland, Data Science major with Business Administration minor/ Honors College/ President of SU Multicultural Alliance/ President of NAACP

About the Vice President of Inclusion, Access and Belonging

The Vice President of Inclusion, Access and Belonging will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our institution and ensuring that we continue to foster a campus environment that values and celebrates the contributions of every member.

More information on the role, responsibility, and requirements of the Vice President of Inclusion, Access and Belonging can be found in the position profile (PDF).

About the Search

The Search Committee will review applications, participate in candidate interviews, and provide feedback to help recommend the most qualified individuals for this vital leadership position. We anticipate the Search Committee bringing finalists to campus in late April, which will include open sessions for the campus community. Your engagement in these sessions will contribute significantly to identifying the candidate who aligns with our values, goals, and vision for a more inclusive SU.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are encouraged, visit WittKieffer's Vice President of Inclusion, Access and Belonging position page for more details. Questions or feedback can be submitted at any time to our search partner WittKieffer by contacting Jen Meyers Pickard, Ph.D.; Charlene Aguilar; and Corin Edwards at SalisburyVP-IAB@wittkieffer.com.