Created for CUPA-HR: the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, the Creating Inclusive Communities project is a celebration of the experiences and perspectives that make higher education HR professionals unique and uniquely human. It’s a resource for initiating conversations about diversity and inclusion and a call to action urging all higher education leaders to strive to create more inclusive campus communities. The project includes portraits and stories, video profiles, and a facilitator resource guide to help academic institutions create greater cultural competence and understanding. http://diversity.cupahr.org
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Candace Baer - Rhode Island School of Design
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Zenobia Hargust - Swarthmore College
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Dave Blake - Oregon State University
Caitlin Blake Calascibetta - Oregon State University
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Lynn Bynum - Bellarmine University
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Pamela Prescod-Caesar - Swarthmore College
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Lianne Sullivan-Crowley - Princeton University
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T.J. Ferrer - Estrella Mountain Community College
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Sharon Gilliam - City University of New York
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Jaffus Hardrick - Florida International University
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Justin Harris - Tennessee State University
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Quint Hill - University System of Georgia
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Romy Riddick - Princeton University
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Gwen McCay - Indiana University at Bloomington
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Jamie Tanner - Valdosta State University
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Laurita Thomas - University of Michigan
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Marie Williams - Ball State University
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Shana Daniels Sever - Gallaudet University
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