Inclusive Excellence

The College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences is committed to a culture of inclusion and equity. This commitment informs our teaching, research, and outreach both within the state of South Carolina and beyond as our students, staff, and faculty strive to enhance opportunities for all as we work to build people and communities.

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Inclusive Excellence Lecture Series

The Disruption of Play for Black Youth
Corliss Outley, PhD, Professor, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

Harrison Pinckney, PhD, Assistant Professor, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

From Radical Cheerleaders to the Equal Rights Amendment: Feminism and LGBTQ Movements in South Carolina
D. Travers Scott, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Communication
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Pediatric Disparities, COVID-19, and Influence of Current Public Policies
Sarah Griffin, PhD, Professor, Public Health Sciences
Dr. Kerry Sease, Medical Director, Bradshaw Institute for Community Child Health and Advocacy, Prisma Health

Cultures of Honor in the U.S. and Abroad: Evidence from Experimental Research on Interpersonal Conflict
Ceren Gunsoy, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychology
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Recruiting for Change: Diversity in Policing
Kyle McLean, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
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Mental Health, COVID-19, and the 2020 Elections
Laura Olson, PhD, Professor, Political Science
Jeff Fine, PhD, Professor, Political Science
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Collegiate Mental Health, Health Disparities, and Public Policy
Ann Wetsel, PhD, Professor, School of Nursing
Tajh Boyd, Former Clemson Tigers and NFL Quarterback and Head of Sales, Lakeside Lodge
Ellen Kennedy, RN, SANE-A, Prisma Health SANE Program Coordinator
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Inclusive Excellence Leadership

Strategic Planning Committee

• Denise Anderson, Associate Dean for UG Studies, Faculty Affairs & Inclusive Excellence, Co-Lead
• Amelia Clinkscales, Senior Lecturer, Public Health Sciences
• Kristin Goodenow, Director, Academic Advising, Co-Lead
• Kaela Gardner, Advisor, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
• Janice Lanham, Senior Lecturer, Nursing
• Kristen Lawson, Staff Senator, Project Manager, Nursing
• Andrew Mannheimer, Lecturer, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
• Harrison Pinckney, Assistant Professor, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
• Patrick Rosopa, Professor, Psychology
• Joseph Stewart, Professor, Political Science
• Skye Wingate, Assistant Professor, Communication

Staff Committee for Inclusive Excellence

• Kristen Lawson, Staff Senator, Project Manager, Nursing (Chair)
• Phillip Boyer, Business Center, Manager, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
• Ben Card, Lead IT Consultant, Nursing
• Wendi Mattson, Administrative Coordinator, Dean's Office
• Michael Staton, Communications and Media Manager, Office of Communications and Public Relations
• Kesha Smith, Administrative Specialist, Nursing
• Allysa Sutton, Advisor, Nursing
• Jasmine Townsend, Administrative Assistant, Sullivan Center
• Janay Whitesel, Program Coordinator, Outdoor Lab

Inclusion Ambassadors

Departmental Inclusion Ambassadors serve as a point person for each department to lead or facilitate initiatives related to inclusive excellence including curriculum reviews, professional development opportunities, recruitment and retention, and other activities designed for the department to meet its goals related to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Erin Ash, Associate Professor, Communication
• Marjie Britz, Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
• Matt Brownlee, Associate Professor, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
• Kathleen Cartmell, Associate Professor, Public Health Sciences
• Karyn Jones, Associate Professor, Nursing
• Sue Limber, Professor, Psychology
• Brandon Turner, Associate Professor, Political Science

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Inclusive Excellence Learning Plans

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Spring 2021

Creating Inclusive Cultures

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