Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Purpose Statement

The STHM Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) leads and supports school-wide initiatives and programs focused on fostering an inclusive culture and campus community. We recognize that the landscape of diversity, equity and inclusivity is vast and more globalized than ever before. As such, the ODEI is committed to advancing the conversation and perspective of inclusive excellence. It is the goal of the office to combine industry and academia to develop equitably distributed programs that impact the cultural competence, social awareness and globalization of the industries of sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality.

Education and Training

Inclusive Excellence
STHM's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Presents Inclusive Excellence Capacity Building Series

One of the key Initiatives under the STHM Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) is the development and execution of staff and faculty capacity building workshops. These workshops are designed to focus on the various challenges, assets and strategies related to DEI that impact our day-to-day interactions with our stakeholders.

By design the workshops will be developed with staff and faculty in mind and serve to strengthen our capacity to deliver on the promise of our mission, vision and commitment to creating a welcoming environment to work and thrive within.

Diversity Speaks
STHM's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Presents Diversity Speaks, a Speaker Series

An important initiative within the STHM Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is the execution of a speaker series fully dedicated to the enrichment of our students and alumni. The Diversity Speaks series will engage in real conversations, with real DEI experts around relevant, timely and critical diversity, equity and inclusion topics.

Recent Training and Events

Meet The Staff

  • Debra Blair

    School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
    Professor of Instruction and Director of Organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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    Office Location
    Speakman Hall 315
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  • Andrew Lovell

    School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
    Director Corporate Partnerships & Engagement
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    Office Location
    Speakman Hall 111-D
    Direct
  • Jim Alton

    School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
    Manager of Graduate Student Services
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    Office Location
    Speakman Hall 109-D
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