Social Justice Task Force Set

A note to the campus community from President John Ettling:

I want to update you on the Social Justice Task Force, a key group we've formed to advance our work on campus. 

The task force is charged with helping college leadership better understand matters of social justice, ensuring all voices are heard. Its work will inform further action steps the college should undertake and/or what other factors should be considered.

Some group members have met informally. A full meeting is expected soon.

Along with co-chairs Maxine Perry '01 and Dr. Jonathan Slater, members include:

•Tom Curle — Head Men's Basketball Coach

•Jessica Facteau — Officer, University Police

•Jess Falace — Senior, Student Association

•Jaren Kates — Freshman, Educational Opportunity Program

•Vrinda Kumar — Senior, Center for Women's Concerns

•Jo Ellen Miano — Professor, Music

•Kyla Relaford — Director, Educational Opportunity Program

•Christopher Rosenquist '00 — Clinton County Legislator

•Aaron Schwartz '14 — Staff Assistant, Center for Diversity, Pluralism and Inclusion

•Dr. Denise Simard — Interim Dean, Education, Health, and Human Services

•Jessica Suphan — Student, LGBTQ Club

•Joseph Tolliver ’72 — Vice President and Dean of Student Life, St. Lawrence University

•Dr. Jose Torres — Professor, English

•Mai'eja Williams — Sophomore, Black Onyx

Details on action steps and updates for each are posted online at www.plattsburgh.edu.

John Ettling
President