President Porter established the President’s Equity and Inclusion Council (PEIC) in June 2020. The Council recognizes Lindenwood University’s entire diverse community. It is dedicated to ensuring that Lindenwood University fosters a welcoming culture of respect and value to all community members. The mission of Council is to promote fairness, integrity and equity, to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and to lead efforts to create an inclusive academic and work environment.
The Council works in conjunction with Diversity Equity and Inclusion Taskforce to promote university wide diversity initiatives, programming and training. Many members of the PEIC also serve on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce and work towards bringing awareness towards campus wide DEI efforts.
To contact the Council, please email diversity@lindenwood.edu or call (636) 949-4727.
Council Members
- Dr. John Porter, President
- Myron Burr, Instructional Designer
- Mary Pat Carl, Title IX Coordinator
- Casey Finnell, Assistant Athletic Director
- Kelly Moyich, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs, Community Equity, and Inclusion
- Eric Rhone, Alumnus
- Nicole Sullivan, Executive Assistant to the President
- Dr. Nichole Torbitzky, Assistant Professor, University Chaplain
- Dr. Pernell Witherspoon, Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Equity and Inclusion Timeline
June 2020
- Established President’s Equity and Inclusion Council
July 2020
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Suggestion Box - created for students to express ideas, concerns and or feedback related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
August 2020
- President Porter participates in New Student Orientation
- Anti-racist Training for faculty
September 2020
- Inclusive Leadership Scholarship (PILLAR) launched
- Anti-racism Vigil held
October 2020
- Restorative Justice Grant
Continuing Efforts
Employee Resource Groups - Coming for Fall 2021
The President’s Equity and Inclusion Council is currently seeking information from our community in order to form Employee Resource Groups. The groups will be designed to provide mentorship and support to specialized groups of employees. The goal of the Employee Resource Groups will be to create a safe space for employees to share experiences, offer and receive advice, and network within Lindenwood’s community.
