Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Athletics Forms Inclusion and Equity Advisory Panel
8/3/2020 10:12:00 AM | General
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White has announced the formation of the Florida Atlantic University Athletics Inclusion and Equity Advisory Panel.
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The FAU Athletics Inclusion and Equity Advisory Panel is tasked with reviewing current initiatives within the department and creating a diversity, equity and inclusion plan for FAU Athletics. The panel will also develop and maintain initiatives to recruit and retain diverse student-athletes, staff and coaches, along with developing educational programs geared toward inclusion and equity and prevention of discrimination.
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"I'm looking forward to serving as a member of this important group," White said. "I believe by having purposeful dialogue in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion, and then acting on those conversations, we can effect meaningful change in our community."
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The 18-member FAU Athletics Inclusion and Equity Advisory Panel includes six student-athletes and is headed by Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Student Development Eric Coleman.
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The move is yet another example of FAU Athletics' continued commitment to growth in this area. In June, White announced Coleman's added duties of leading FAU Athletics' diversity and inclusion initiatives. At that time, the Owls had already begun collaborating with the university's Center for IDEAs (Inclusion, Diversity Education and Advocacy) to develop a monthly series of workshops for student-athletes and staff members.
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The FAU Athletics Inclusion and Equity Advisory Panel is tasked with reviewing current initiatives within the department and creating a diversity, equity and inclusion plan for FAU Athletics. The panel will also develop and maintain initiatives to recruit and retain diverse student-athletes, staff and coaches, along with developing educational programs geared toward inclusion and equity and prevention of discrimination.
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"I'm looking forward to serving as a member of this important group," White said. "I believe by having purposeful dialogue in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion, and then acting on those conversations, we can effect meaningful change in our community."
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The 18-member FAU Athletics Inclusion and Equity Advisory Panel includes six student-athletes and is headed by Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Student Development Eric Coleman.
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The move is yet another example of FAU Athletics' continued commitment to growth in this area. In June, White announced Coleman's added duties of leading FAU Athletics' diversity and inclusion initiatives. At that time, the Owls had already begun collaborating with the university's Center for IDEAs (Inclusion, Diversity Education and Advocacy) to develop a monthly series of workshops for student-athletes and staff members.
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