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Tech Adds New VP For Diversity And Inclusion

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Filling a position created earlier this year, Indiana Tech announced Wednesday Lisa D. Givan will serve as the school's new associate vice president for diversity and inclusion.

Givan has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology/Corrections and a Master's of Arts degree in Education, both from the University of Akron. Givan is also currently completing her studies through the Institute for Diversity Certification to become a Certified Diversity Executive.

“Having a leader of Lisa Givan’s experience and qualifications join our team will be a tremendous benefit to the entire Indiana Tech community,” commented Dr. Dan Stoker, Vice President of Student Affairs at Indiana Tech. “Our university has a long-standing commitment to diversity here on our main campus and across all of our regional campuses as well. This year, our strategic planning task force identified the continued development of a vibrant, inclusive and diverse culture connecting all of our campuses and locations as one of six priority goal areas for the years ahead. Lisa will play a vital role in working with our students, faculty, staff and the community at large in achieving this goal.”
 
Since 2015, Givan worked as the associate director of diversity training at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, according to a release from Indiana Tech.  

Givan also served the university from 2008-2015 in roles including Core Trainer and Special Assistant for the Diversity Education and Training Lab; Coordinator of Multicultural Initiatives and Enrollment Management & Student Services Advisor; and Coordinator of Pre-College Programs. Givan began her career in higher education as Senior Enrollment Services Specialist at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio in 2007.

“It’s an honor to join the Indiana Tech family,” Givan remarked. “Tech clearly prides itself on being a forward-looking university committed to helping every student achieve their highest potential. I’m excited to partner with other transformative leaders to infuse and advance inclusion throughout the Warrior community.  Through building relationships, I am confident that we will continue to foster a culture that values and celebrates diversity in all of its forms, thus providing a dynamic experience for our scholars.”

Rebecca manages the news at WBOI. She joined the staff in December 2017, and brought with her nearly two decades of experience in print journalism, including 15 years as an award-winning reporter for the Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne.