Four Women Who Have Been Appointed to Diversity Positions at Universities

Margie Gill has been named the interim executive director for institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She has been with the university for the past 12 years and is currently an associate professor in the Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling and assistant clinic director at the Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services.

Dr. Gill holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling psychology from Brenau University and a Ph.D. in counseling and student personnel services from the University of Georgia.

Sherrae Mack was appointed director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Xavier University in Cincinnati. She was a visiting lecturer in Black studies at Cleveland State University and previously was an administrator at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Mack is a graduate of Tennessee State University, where she majored in speech communication. She earned a master’s degree in Africana studies at New York University and a Ph.D. in African and African American studies at Michigan State University.

Renee Madison has been named vice president for equity and inclusion at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, effective October 4. She has been serving as director of human resources for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana. Earlier in her career, Madison was the chief human resources officer, senior advisor to the president for diversity and compliance, and Title IX coordinator at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.

Madison is a graduate of DePauw University, where she majored in sociology. She earned a juris doctorate from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

Katrina Rugless is the inaugural director of diversity within the Office of Student Success at the University of Pikeville in Kentucky. She is the former interim director of international student affairs for Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

Rugless received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Daemen College in Amherst, New York, and a master’s degree in education from Xavier University in Cincinnati.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Related Articles

Latest News

Laura Carlson Elevated to President of the University of Delaware

Dr. Carlson has led the University of Delaware on an interim basis for the past six months. Prior to her interim appointment, she was the university's provost for three years.

Airea Matthews Named Provost of Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania

Professor Matthews has taught creative writing and poetry at Bryn Mawr College since 2017. As a poet and educator, she centers her work on the intersections of language, economics, race, and social policy.

Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Starr Minthorn Named President of the Association for the Study of Higher Education

For the past year, Dr. Minthorn has served as president-elect of the ASHE, a scholarly society dedicated to advancing research and policy in higher education. She will be the first Indigenous person to serve as president of the association.

Deborah Jones Named President of the MGH Institute of Health Professions

“I am inspired by the [MGH Institute for Health Professions'] mission to educate health professionals and researchers who will drive innovation in the delivery of equitable and interprofessional care,” said Dr. Jones. “This mission aligns deeply with my own purpose, which is to bring together people, ideas, and systems for the greater good, because the greater good is stronger than any individual part.”

Alison Carr-Chellman Appointed Provost of Pace University

“Pace has a unique mission rooted in access, excellence, and opportunity, and that resonates deeply with me,” said Dr. Carr-Chellman. “I’m excited to bring my experience in academic innovation, collaborative leadership, and student-centered learning to a community so clearly dedicated to helping students excel and create lives they are proud of.”

CSE @ TAMU Multiple Faculty Positions

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University, invites applications for three full-time, tenure-track or tenure review upon hire, Assistant or Associate Professor-level positions with a nine-month academic appointment.

Assistant Professor, Composition and Music Technology

The Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in the areas of Composition and Music Technology.

Senior Research Associate, Development Innovation Lab

The University of Chicago’s Development Innovation Lab and the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics invites applications for a non-tenure track Senior Research Associate position, with a focus on Development Economics and Education.

Assistant Professor Tenure Track Position — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cardiovascular Institute

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track.

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Quantitative Methods

The Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Quantitative Methods. This position will begin on or after July 1, 2026.