Annual Report for EFDEI Committee for July 2023 – June 2024
EFDEI met on the fourth Monday of each month via Zoom, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. (adjusted per holidays as needed)
Areas of Focus during this term:
- Accessibility Follow Up
- Discussion of impact of August/September critical incidents on AAPI members of the Carolina Community specifically
- Continued discussion of the future of the Carolina Women’s Center
- Proclamation recognizing Terri Pheonix’ contributions to campus
- Discussion of dismantling of DEI on campus and its impact and how to support impacted staff
- Representation on University Well Being Days Review Committee
Areas for Attention:
- Use of EFDEI funds for 2023-24 and reallocation of funds for 2024-25
- The future of DEI initiatives and programs at UNC
- Potential need for EFDEI to serve as voice of importance of DEI for staff
- Continued discussion of housing affordability in Chapel Hill
Initiatives (formally known as Subgroups):
- Partnership with Diversity and Inclusion
- Alternative Holiday
- Terri Phoenix Service Recognition/Proclamation
- Employee Forum and Staff
- University Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Council
- Carolina Black Caucus
- Employee Resources
- Accessibility
Active Committee Members
Name Department
Lori Shamblin – Co-Chair Biology
Rebecca Howell – Co-Chair School of Law
Julie Theriault – Secretary Maternal & Child Health
Lauren Anderson Epidemiology
Jessye Bongiovanni Student Affairs
David Bragg ITS
Shane Brogan Physics & Astronomy
Valerie Cartagena Obstetrics/Gynecology
Tiffany Carver School of Social Work
Elizabeth Dubose School of Medicine
Shayla Evans-Hollingsworth Human Resources
Adrianne Gibilisco Kenan-Flagler Business School
Leah Hefner University Libraries
Jesse Hill Craniofacial & Surgical Care
Arlene Medder Auxiliary Services
Vanessa Mitchell School of Social Work
Katie Musgrove School of Law
Chelsea Porter Digital Accessibility
Jacqueline Schwamberger School of Medical Administration
Kelly Scurlock-Cross Obstetrics/Gynecology
Theresa Silsby ITS
Janice Singletary Campus Health
Sarah Smith Campus Y
Annetta Streater Adams School of Dentistry Dean’s Office
Juan Enrique Tuset Family Medicine
Tracey Wetherby Williams School of Medicine – Information Technology
Michael Williams ITS
Gabriela de la Cruz (secondary) Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Keith Hines (secondary) Carolina Union Administration
Charlissa Rice (secondary) HR & EOC
Audrey Shore (secondary) Carolina Annual Giving