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Lori Montalbano
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs / Dean of Students
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
IU Columbus strives to maintain a welcoming community through an ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion. We define Equity and inclusion as:
To this end, we provide a variety of opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and the local community to learn from and engage with a broad array of topics. A few of our ongoing initiatives are listed below:
Help us recognize individuals and groups that have demonstrated a strong commitment diversity. This award is intended to recognize and honor demonstrated commitment and outstanding efforts toward creating a diverse and inclusive community.
Each year, nominations are accepted for internal (on-campus) and external (off-campus) individuals, organizations, groups, projects, units, and institutions whose work during the previous year is deserving of recognition.
Nominations for the 2025 award will be due in November.
If you have questions about this award, please contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor & Dean for information.
IU Columbus prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary considerations of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Lori Montalbano
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs / Dean of Students