DITF

The Diversity & Inclusion Task Force is committed to addressing a wide range issues across our campus. The dedicated members of the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force review and discuss Nevada State College programs, policies, and procedures that may impact the diversity of the student body and staff. We identify strategies and make recommendations to the President and the Vice President of College & Community Engagement to strengthen a coordinated approach to BE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE.

Active Subcommittees

SUPPORTING DACA & UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT SUBCOMMITTEE 

First Wednesday of each month from 11am-12pm 

mariana.sarmiento@nevadastate.edu 

NATIVE & INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ COALITION 

First Monday of every month from 11-11:30 a.m 

kat.furman@nevadastate.edu 

The NAIPC’s goals and interests include making a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning and art space for our indigenous student body; raising university and college awareness of our Native learners; spreading information for the NSHE fee waiver, thereby increasing Native learner enrollment and the opportunity for Indigenous higher education; increasing awareness and support in our neighboring communities; collaborating with local and regional indigenous organizations; and promoting awareness of the rightful stewardship of our Native citizens. 

THE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION FACULTY RESOURCES REPOSITORY SUBCOMMITTEE 

Meets the second Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. 

sierra.adare-tasiwoopaapi@nevadastate.edu 

In keeping with the Community, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) Task Force’s objectives to address a wide range of diversity and inclusion-related issues across our campus, the mission of the Diversity & Inclusion Faculty Resources Repository is to provide support for faculty seeking respectful, meaningful course content that includes multicultural perspectives with which to engage learners or to expand the lens through which individuals view diversity, inclusion, equity, equal access, accessibility, and community. 

SERVING LGBTQ+ SCORPIONS SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING 

Occurs every third Friday from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM 

Omi.McCadney@nsc.edu 

The objective of the Serving LGBTQ+ Scorpions Subcommittee is to promote a welcoming and affirming campus climate for LGBTQ+ Students, Staff, and Faculty members at Nevada State University.  We aim to do so by increasing awareness, education, and programing around LGBTQ+ initiatives, as well as advocating for equitable LGBTQ+ inclusion in the campus community. 

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER SUBCOMMITTEE 

Monthly meetings on the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5pm via zoom

zarah.borines@nevadastate.edu 

cecelia.fernan@nevadastate.edu

The AAPIA of NS University wanted to create an Asian community support among students, faculty, and staff. We wanted to have a unified voice that would support students’ success and promote retention and job satisfaction among faculty and staff.

FOSTERING SCORPIONS FOR THE FUTURE SUBCOMMITTEE 

Monthly meetings will, as of now, occur on the first Tuesday of every month at 10am 

Laura.Hinojosa@nsc.edu 

To develop outreach, raise awareness, and build support for Nevada State University students who have experienced foster care. (tentative) 

Inactive Subcommittees

• Attracting & Engaging Diverse Faculty & Staff
• Black & African American Community
• Civic Engagement
• College Lingo 101
• Melanated Mens Movement (M3)