Office for Institutional Diversity

 

Our Mission

The Office for Institutional Diversity serves as an integrating partner with campus leaders, students, faculty, staff, various university committees, and external constituencies. We strive to proactively develop and implement plans, programs, partnerships, and activities that educate members of the university community about diversity, as well as advance critical conversations and initiatives that promote a culturally welcoming environment. We will work to eliminate harmful bias and discrimination and develop authentic relationships that will create a campus community that truly reflects the depth and breadth of God's kingdom.

Our Chief Diversity Officer

Kevin Brown serves as Spring Arbor University's Vice President for Student Development and Chief Diversity Officer. In his roles, Kevin leads the Office for Institutional Diversity and provides strategic oversight and direction to the Office of Intercultural Relations. Kevin brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in diversity roles for Albion College, Kenyon College and DePauw University. He also provided leadership as Executive Director of the Minority Health Partnership of Calhoun County, served in executive leadership roles for the Cleveland Municipal School District and served as the Director of the Young African-American Males program for the Center for Families and Children.