Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

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Established in fall 2020, the College of Arts and Letters Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (DEIC) leads the College’s efforts to build a diverse community animated and sustained by a culture of inclusiveness.

The committee promotes an inclusive and equitable climate; facilitates the recruitment, retention, and development of a flourishing diverse community; and sustains and champions innovative and inclusive scholarship and teaching. It coordinates with University-wide efforts and implements and monitors progress on College-level initiatives to address all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion — including those identified by faculty, students, and other College members or groups.

The committee is co-chaired by Ernest Morrell, the associate dean for the humanities and equity and Coyle Professor in Literacy Education, and Dianne Pinderhughes, a professor of political science and Africana studies.

Questions, comments, and suggestions are always welcome at aldeic@nd.edu.

  1. Steven Battin

    Steven Battin

    Assistant Professor, Theology

    Steven Battin

    Steven Battin

    Assistant Professor, Theology

    sbattin@nd.edu
    340 Malloy Hall

  2. Ladonna Forsgren

    La Donna Forsgren

    Associate Professor, Film, Television, and Theatre

    Ladonna Forsgren

    La Donna Forsgren

    Associate Professor, Film, Television, and Theatre

    lforsgre@nd.edu
    574-631-7171
    230C DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

  3. Maria Mckenna

    Maria McKenna

    Professor of the Practice, Inst for Educational Initiatives

    Maria Mckenna

    Maria McKenna

    Professor of the Practice, Inst for Educational Initiatives

    mmckenn9@nd.edu
    100O Carole Sandner Hall

  4. Marisel Moreno

    Marisel Moreno

    Fellow, Institute for Latino Studies

    Marisel Moreno

    Marisel Moreno

    Fellow, Institute for Latino Studies

    mmorenoa@nd.edu
    574-631-6737
    320 Decio Faculty Hall

  5. Ernest Morrell

    Ernest Morrell

    Associate Dean for the Humanities and Equity; Director, Notre Dame Center for Literacy Education; Coyle Professor in Literacy Education; Professor, Department of English and Department of Africana Studies

    Ernest Morrell

    Ernest Morrell

    Associate Dean for the Humanities and Equity; Director, Notre Dame Center for Literacy Education; Coyle Professor in Literacy Education; Professor, Department of English and Department of Africana Studies

    emorrel1@nd.edu
    206C Carole Sandner Hall

  6. Rev Hugh Page Jr

    Hugh Page

    Vice President for Institutional Transformation and Advisor to the President

    Rev Hugh Page Jr

    Hugh Page

    Vice President for Institutional Transformation and Advisor to the President

    hpage@nd.edu
    574-631-8423
    217K Main Building

  7. Dianne Pinderhughes

    Dianne Pinderhughes

    Professor, African and African American Studies

    Dianne Pinderhughes

    Dianne Pinderhughes

    Professor, African and African American Studies

    dpinderh@nd.edu
    574-631-3676
    2169 Jenkins and Nanovic Halls

  8. Josh Weinhold

    Josh Weinhold

    Director of Communications & Marketing

    Josh Weinhold

    Josh Weinhold

    Director of Communications & Marketing

    josh.weinhold@nd.edu
    101E O'Shaughnessy Hall

    Josh Weinhold was appointed as director of communications and marketing for the College of Arts & Letters in 2023, after previously serving as the Office of Communications’ associate director and assistant director. He has more than 15 years of experience in higher education marketing, strategic communications, and political and legal journalism. Josh earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism and humanities from Valparaiso University.

    Responsibilities

    As communications director, Josh is responsible for developing and executing the College’s strategic communications plan. He oversees all Arts and Letters communications and marketing projects, including news, print, and electronic publications and promotions, social media, video, special events, and more than 100 websites. Josh serves as a member of the College’s Executive Committee and an advisor to the dean, and he provides consulting, editorial, and creative services to faculty leaders across Arts & Letters. He also represents Arts & Letters across campus, coordinating on strategies and messaging that serve wider University goals and communications initiatives.

    Committee Assignments

    Arts & Letters Executive Committee
    Arts & Letters Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    Arts at Notre Dame
    Campus Communicators Cabinet
    College Council
    Deans and Chairpersons Committee
    Notre Dame Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners Group