As point person for diversity in school, college or division, the Diversity Officer or MDC (Multicultural Disadvantaged Coordinator) is charged to coordinate initiatives to promote and support the academic achievement of students—in particular, students from underrepresented and targeted groups. Diversity Officers or MDCs work with their administrative leaders, faculty and staff to address issues of climate in the classroom and workplace. In addition, they are regularly convened by the Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer, serving as one of the key working groups for the campus wide strategic priority to “enhance diversity and ensure excellence in education and research.”
Ida Balderrama-Trudell
Interim Director of Office of Inclusion Education,
Division of Student Affairs
Mike Jackson
Associate Athletic Director of Development, Inclusion & Engagement,
Wisconsin Athletics
608-890-2017
Nathan Schulfer
Director of Professional and International Programs,
Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
