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It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce that the team of what is currently the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is joining the Division of Student Success. This means that the efforts being led by the Interim Director of the Woodrick Center, Jamillya Hardley and Support Professional, Emily Bolek will have greater opportunity to align with the work that occurs within Student Success.
Within the restructure of ODEI that was shared by Dr.Lepper on Opening Day, the Woodrick Center will have a greater and more direct focus on programming that helps to support student success, retention, and the closing of equity gaps as it relates to our students from underserved and marginalized communities.
There may be some changes to the long term name for the area as a result of the restructuring but the search for a permanent Director of the Woodrick Center will begin within the next few weeks. If you'd like to re-hear the brief message shared by Dr. Lepper in regards to any of this you can view in this video link.
For now, please join us in welcoming Jamillya and Emily to Student Success. This team will be reporting to Raynard Ross. More updates and opportunities for you to support this integration and related work lay ahead.
