Patton College of Education Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Wellness

Greetings from your Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Wellness in The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education. My purpose is to support and provide direction and leadership to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellness across all facets of the college. This includes our commitment to nurture a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning environment while also promoting wellness for all members of our community – students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Wellness encompasses our physical, social, emotional, and mental health while creating a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. My hope is that our community continues to develop, maintain, and support an environment where all feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to use their voice and talents to fully participate and engage with one another. 

 If you have an idea, question, or concern about how we can better support our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellness, please feel free to reach out to me. 

Sincerely,

Tamarine Foreman, PhD