The Vice President and division of Equity and Inclusion are responsible for:

• Providing leadership and direction for the continuous assessment and improvement of university-wide efforts to create and sustain a more diverse and inclusive community of learners;
• Working collaboratively with other university units to build a capacity to recognize and value difference;
• Encouraging and supporting positive interactions between and among diverse populations;
• Maximizing the benefits of a multicultural perspective;
• Advising the President and university leadership on the policies, programs, practices and resources needed to achieve excellence, equity and effectiveness in the research, teaching and learning, and outreach activities of the university;
• Collaborating with individuals and organizational units across the campus to assist and advocate for those persons who have special needs and/or significant cultural differences, and who may have concerns about their experiences at VT.

Staff

• Alicia Cohen, Director of Business Affairs & Special Projects
  (540) 231-7500
• Beth Osborne, Manager of Business Affairs & Special Projects
  (540) 231-6208
• Karisa Moore, Equity Manager
  (540) 231-7500
• Maggie Sloane, Director for Compliance and Conflict Resolution
  (540) 231-7500
• Dale B. Robinson, Conflict Resolution Program Manager
  (540) 231-1824
• Robin Atkins, Compliance and Conflict Resolution Program Specialist
  (540) 231-1820
• David Travis, Coordinator for Outreach and Education
  (540) 231-7500
• Kelly Shannon, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist
  (540) 231-0975
• Silvia Ramos-Cotton, Manager of Diversity Initiatives
  (540) 231-8970
• Roxanna Link, IT and Communications Specialist 
   (540) 231-2610
• Perry Martin, Special Assistant to the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
  (540) 231-7500
• Inesse Semeah, Equity Specialist
  (540) 231-7500