Diversity, Inclusion and Learning Environment

The Standing Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Learning Environment shall review the Diversity Policy of the Jacobs School, and advise the Faculty Council on relative policies and practices, to achieve appropriate diversity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff to ensure that the policy conforms to standards set forth by the University and the State University of New York. The Committee shall also review and make recommendations to the Faculty Council in matters related to the Learning Environment Policy of the Jacobs School. 

The Committee will also review and make recommendations to the Faculty Council in matters related to the Learning Environment Policy of the Jacobs School. This policy is designed to ensure a nurturing learning environment for all students. In this latter function, they are charged with meeting regularly to receive and address concerns and problems with the Jacobs School learning environment expressed by students, residents or faculty. They will also receive and act upon complaints of Learning Environment Policy violations made either through the internal system of the Jacobs School or through mechanisms provided by the University at Buffalo.

Membership

Chair

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Permanent Members

The Committee shall consist of the Dean, the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, the Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Education, the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, and the Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education or their designees.

Faculty Members 2025-2027

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Medical Students

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MD/PhD Student

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PhD Graduate Student

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Postdoctoral Scientist

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Medical Resident

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Professional Staff Member

  • Anayango Kamina, PhD

Community Representatives

  • Pastor Dennis Lee, Jr.
  • Pastor Kinzer Pointer