CHES COMMITTEE
​On DIversity and inclusivity (CDI)

Mission Statement:
The College of Human Environmental Sciences is
committed to creating and
sustaining a diverse, inclusive,
and welcoming campus
community in which every 
student, faculty,
and staff can thrive.

​Capstone Creed

​“As a member of The University of Alabama community, I will pursue knowledge; act with fairness, integrity and respect; promote equity and inclusion; foster individual and civic responsibility; and strive for excellence in all I do.”

Events

More events coming soon

Who we are: CDI College Representatives

Wanda M. Burton, Ph.D.,CHES
Director of Diversity and Inclusivity
Human Environmental Sciences
wburton@ua.edu​
​Carla Blakey
Hospitality Managment
 chuggs@ua.edu
Kimberly Blitch, Ph.D.
Human Development & Family Studies
kablitch@ua.edu
Sarah Burcher, PhD
Human Environmental Sciences
saburcher@ua.edu
Denise DeSalvo
Human Nutrition/Hospitality Management
dmdesalvo@ua.edu
Karly Downs, Ph.D.
Human Development  & Family Studies
​ kdowns@ua.edu
Jessica Jaiswal, Ph.D., MPH
Health Science -Public Health
jljaiswal@ua.edu​
Beth Sherman
Dean’s Office
​bsherman@ua.edu
Brian Taylor, M.S.
Clothing, Textiles, & Interior Design
btaylor@ua.edu
​Kimberly Watkins, Ph.D.
Consumer Sciences
 kwatkins3@ua.edu
Andrea Wilson, M.S.
Student Services
awilson@ua.edu
Jeri Zemke, Ph.D., LAT, ATC
Health Science- Athletic Training
jzemke@ua.edu

Student Representatives

Sarah Mason Avery                                        
smavery@crimson.ua.edu
 Danielle McAllister 
dsmcallister@crimson.ua.edu

What we do:

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Outreach: We support student education and professional development aiming to increase access to valuable resources and services.
​Latinx in Alabama: A Panel Discussion on Issues Within the Latinx Population
CHES leadership attends presentation by Deborah Grimes, UAB Health System Chief Diversity Officer
CHES faculty and staff attending the Diversity and Inclusion workshop 
​Latinx in Alabama: A Panel Discussion on Issues Within the Latinx Population
Students learning about the importance of ethnic studies during Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month
Dr. Taylor, VP of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, speaking to faculty and staff at Color Brave workshop
​Latinx in Alabama: A Panel Discussion on Issues Within the Latinx Population
Improving Lives alumni event for Black History Month

Dr. Burton speaking with students about the importance of seeing and celebrating differences
​Safe Zone Training

​UA DEI RESOURCES:

REporting:

​Click below to learn how to report discrimination through the UAct website.