DEI Advisory Group

The purpose of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Group is to develop and guide activities, protocols and trainings that strengthen CCS’ commitment to and creation of a welcoming, safe, supportive, creative and connected culture at the College.

DEI Advisory Group Responsibilities

• Developing a position statement to use in guiding our activities, on our website, etc.
• Researching and benchmarking best practice activities from other institutions, comparing what we have in place and what we need.
• Developing a plan to move the initiative forward, including engaging an expanded group and using our strategic plan format.
• Bringing awareness to members of the CCS community about diversity, equity, and inclusion in its many forms.
• Creating and sustaining initiatives to galvanize our culture and engage proactively in rapid response to issues of equity and inclusion both on campus and in external partnerships.
• Establishing professional connections with organizations dedicated to the advancement of diversity and inclusion.

As a leading school of art and design and influential member of the Detroit community, CCS desires to be an agent of cultural change in response to the historical context out of which the school and City have grown.

Gil Ashby
Associate Professor, Illustration

Ebi Baralaye
Assistant Professor, Section Head of Ceramics
 
Rachel Barker
Bookstore Assistant Manager

Lynn Blasey
Coordinator, Community Arts Partnership

Vince Carducci
Dean Emeritus

Katie Gaither
Student Engagement Manager

Alecia Haney
Associate Director of Foundation Relations

Kristin Homuth
Language Support Specialist

Evan Lockhart
Institutional Equity & Inclusion Outreach Manager

Dr. Dan Long
Dean of Students

Dayna Davis
Program Manager, Entertainment Arts

Christina deRoos
Director, Kresge Arts in Detroit

Carlos Diaz
Professor Emeritus, Photography

Raquel Diroff
Assistant Director of Human Resources

Jennifer Fitzpatrick
Assistant Professor, Foundations

Rebecca Hanna
Resident Life Coordinator

Eric Jenkins
Environmental Services Supervisor

Marcyanne Parzych
Maintenance Staff

Susan LaPorte
Chair Communication Design, Faculty Assembly Executive Committee

Lisa Rigstad
Program Manager, Fine Arts

Dr. Amy Ruopp
Chair of Art Education

Valerie Weiss
Director of Wellness and Counseling Services

Kiana Wenzell
Director of Culture & Community, Design Core Detroit

Amy Lazet
Digital Scholarship Specialist

Myett Risker
Community Arts Partnership