Diversity & Inclusion | Hilbert College

The Committee on Diversity and Inclusion

The Committee on Diversity and Inclusion is dedicated to aiding in the creation and maintenance of a welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and engaging campus experience for all campus community members.

Committee Members:
Jessica Hoffman (Chair), Assistant Professor of Sociology
Nykeria Brockington, Student Representative
Lee Coletti, International Student Coordinator
Dan Culver, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science/CSI
Debbie Dimitrovski, Director of Academic & Accessibility Services
Yvonne Downes, Professor of Criminal Justice
Colleen Kusmierz, Associate Professor of Human Services
Danny Ostroski, Student Representative
David Reis, Director, First-Year Experience Program
Gregory Roberts, Vice President and Dean of Students
Angelica Reyna, Student Representative
Sharon Sisti, Associate Professor of Human Services
Gordon Snow, Professor of Philosophy
Rachel Wozniak, Director of Service Learning & Community Engagement

Diversity at Hilbert

Hilbert College’s Catholic Franciscan values call us to create a diverse community that is inclusive, responsive, and supportive of all students, staff, and faculty. Consistent with our mission, the Hilbert community seeks to move beyond tolerance of each other to genuine acceptance and celebration of the unique gifts each person brings. We will intentionally integrate the rich diversity of our campus community into our educational processes by developing a living and learning environment that allows us to expand our knowledge and practice our values as part of a diverse and inclusive society. We will achieve these aspirations through ongoing efforts to extend our understanding, disciplined review of our achievements, and regular evaluation of our processes and outcomes.

We Acknowledge

That all Hilbert College community members have intrinsic worth

That the Hilbert College community benefits from its members who bring varied backgrounds and diverse perspectives

That Hilbert College educational experience is enhanced by an understanding of the Franciscan values

We Aspire

To create a community that respects and appreciates the dignity and uniqueness of all and reflects this in our teaching-learning process and our campus climate

To increase diversity in all parts of the Hilbert College community through active recruitment

To educate and engage all members of our campus community to foster an environment of acceptance and openness

We Act

To ensure that the Hilbert College community intentionally engages diversity to support the social and academic growth of the students by developing a curriculum that incorporates diverse viewpoints, experiences, and social justice

Actively recruit and retain more faculty and staff from diverse groups

Actively recruit and retain a student body that represents a diverse population

Cultivate a community that is committed to service, respect, and compassion