Inclusion Diversity Equity Access Task Force

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) Committee is charged with providing education and advocacy about inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility issues that serve the interests of the association and its membership. This task force will reach out to members, coordinate efforts with existing MiALA entities such as Committees and Interest Groups, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

 
The MiALA IDEA Committee welcomes submissions to the IDEA Resources for Education and Training list. Please fill out the form below, providing all information requested. The IDEA committee will evaluate the resources, and if they meet the criteria for inclusion, they will be posted in the Resource List.
IDEA Resource Submission Form: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=5498679 

 

If you are interested in serving on the IDEA committee, click here to fill out the committee volunteer form.

2023-2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee Members

Thad Dickinson (Co-chair)
Central Michigan University
dicki1te@cmich.edu

Samantha Minnis (Co-chair)
Grand Rapids Community College
samanthaminnis@grcc.edu

Rebecca Renirie
Central Michigan University
hill2ra@cmich.edu

Amber Dierking
Grand Valley State University
dierkina@gvsu.edu

Dylan McGlothlin
Western Michigan University
dylan.juhl@wmich.edu

Patrick Roth
Grand Valley State University
rothpa@gvsu.edu

Jason Bentley
Ferris State University
jasonbentley@ferris.edu

LaCharmine Jefferson
Madonna University
lrjefferson@madonna.edu

Board Liaison - Katrina Rouan