Administration

Kevin G. McDonald

The Vice President and division of Multicultural Affairs 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 | Assistant to the Vice President of Multicultural Affairs
  (540) 231-1820
• Robin Atkins | Administrative Staff Assistant
  (540) 231-1820
• Kelly Shannon | Fiscal Assistant
  (540) 231-0975
• Jane Ann Williams | Director of Education and Training
  (540) 231-1820
• Ray Plaza | Project Specialist for Diversity Initiatives
  (540) 231-7289
• Roxanna D. Link | Coordinator of Communications
  (540) 231-2610