Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

A Community That Welcomes, Accepts & Celebrates All

Ohio Dominican University is committed to being a place where all individuals feel welcomed, included and valued. By developing campus activities and educational programming, combined with ODU’s Culture of Care, we aspire to foster an environment that promotes acceptance and values inclusivity for all who live, learn and work at ODU.

Leading This Work: ODU’s Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee

To lead this important work, ODU’s Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee is made of up individuals representing all areas of the university community. This Committee meets regularly and reports directly to ODU’s president to ensure attention is given toward issues related to compliance and steps that can be taken to ensure a streamlined and strategic approach in terms of how we, as a community, can support a truly inclusive culture across campus. While the JEDI Committee leads this effort, the work, if it’s to be successful, requires the entire campus community believing, innovating, talking and walking this journey over time.

  • Nicole Powell, Assistant Professor & Academic Coordinator
  • Dan Millisor, Chaplain
  • Tony DeGenaro, Assistant Professor of English
  • Amy Thomas, Dean of Students
  • Harry McKnight, Lecturer of Political Science
  • Cynthia Tyson, JEDI Advisor
  • Camryn Pickerill, SAAC President
  • Umu Kamara-Yokie, BSU President
  • Lindsey Mason, Executive Director of Online Education

The JEDI Committee sends newsletters to the ODU community via email. You can find PDFs of past issues below.

Ohio Dominican University’s Statement on Unity in Diversity

Ohio Dominican University, in fostering our Catholic and Dominican identity, respects and honors the dignity of each person regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, country of origin, disability, and other expressions of human individuality. Therefore, Ohio Dominican University is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment that welcomes all who seek to find and share the truth, trusting in the rigor of reason and the light of faith to unite our diverse community.

Have questions, comments or ideas? Contact us!

Amy Thomas
Dean of Students & JEDI Committee Co-Chair
 thomasa3@ohiodominican.edu
 (614) 251-4557