o Journalism student Madison Comeau was hired as a 2023 DEI Student Fellow. Madison’s role will help engage and support the college’s efforts to generate a continuous conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion with students.
o Instructor Adriane Stoner organized the fall graduate student event, “Race and Fandom: A Discussion of Intersectionality in Media Studies,” featuring University of Oregon Professor Dayna Chatman.
o In response to feedback from student journalists, the college established a part-time faculty advisor for student Spanish-language publications and to teach a journalism course on bilingual reporting.
o PRSSA DePaul students and PRAD Associate Professor Nur Uysal received support to attend the Plank Center DEI Summit and Mentoring Gala in November 2022. The summit is an opportunity for professionals, educators, and students to learn more about developing strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The summit concluded with an evening gala to recognize diverse PR professionals committed to mentorship and leadership.
o PRAD instructor Marshall Goldman’s incorporated equitable and inclusive related assignments to two courses:
o For a campaigns class, Goldman established a partnership with the Chicago Police Department where students developed a campaign to inform citizens of their rights when engaging with the police. The campaign ran this past summer throughout the city.
o Goldman’s portfolio course included an assignment where students worked on designing and developing a social media campaign around inclusive campus restroom signage.