Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Mission
The mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) is to offer visionary leadership and strategic guidance for inclusive initiatives, actively participating in strategic planning, program development, and policy formulation with a dedicated focus on fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging among members of the Augustana College community.
Vision
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion will be demonstrated by:
- A campus community that reflects the diversity in the world.
- Attentiveness to equitable practices.
- A learning environment that emphasizes diverse experiences and perspectives.
- A similar sense of belonging for all students and employees
Welcome message from the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was established in March 2018 in response to increases in the number of enrolled students of color and international students at Augustana College. The college has already laid important groundwork to foster a fertile environment for inclusion and diversity. The goal of this office is to build on that foundation to move Augustana toward a more inclusive community, one that continues to honor the Five Faith Commitments, particularly the social justice tradition.
Augustana is a community driven by purpose, respect and civic responsibility. It strives to create the best environment where every member of our community can achieve personal fulfillment and success. — Augustana College Community Principles
Augustana College recognizes that our success is dependent on how well we value and engage the rich diversity of students, employees, alumni and external constituents. To that end, we are committed to inclusive excellence, a strategic framework that encourages us actively examine and evaluate institutional policies and practices. This assessment will allow Augustana to set goals with measurable outcomes evidenced in our strategic plan. Our focus for the next few years is to expand opportunities for access, commit to professional development, and develop new ways of operating that will be transformative for the college and our community.
Meet our team
Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Dr. Gauri Pitale, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Tyler Kinney, Executive Assistant to Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Office for Student Inclusion and Diversity (OSID):
Ashley Allen, Director
Sam Wright, Assistant Director and LGBTQ+ Coordinator
Leticia Martinez, Administrative Assistant
Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS):
Juanita Trevino-Perez, International Student Advisor
Contact us
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Bahls Campus Leadership Center 101
vpdiversity@augustana.edu
309-794-7594
Student Inclusion and Diversity:
Gerber Center 418
inclusion@augustana.edu
309-794-8270
International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS):
Gerber Center 402 (Gävle 4)
oisss@augustana.edu
309-794-8220