Graceland’s committees for university-wide justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
In 2021, Graceland formed two Sustainable Social Justice committees – one comprised of faculty, staff, and students; and one comprised of members of the board of trustees. These action-oriented committees focus on culture change within the university and are committed to the long-term and consistent work of evaluation, exploration, and transformation to ensure that Graceland becomes a university fully permeated by a culture and climate of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Diversity Links
Statement of CommitmentLexiconSustainable Social Justice Committees
Zac Harmon-McLaughlin, DMin (Chair)
Dean, Community of Christ Seminary
Michael J. Powers
Director of Admissions and Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Assistant Clinical Professor,
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Tiffany Smith, MEd
Creative Director,
Marketing & Communications
Jane Garrow, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Karen Gergely, MFA
Associate Professor of Art
TBD
Ryan Watson, Chair
Julia Snethen, PhD
Karen Jewell, JD
Dennis Shields, JD
David Brown, MBA
Patricia Draves, PhD (ex-officio)
