The Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
Building community, connecting students to resources, supporting growth and development.
diversity (n)
The visible and invisible characteristics and experiences that make people different. Everyone is diverse.
equity (v)
Identifying and addressing imbalances and barriers that inhibit group and individual full engagement and success.
inclusion (v)
The act of ensuring all groups and individuals have equal access to resources and opportunities.
belonging (n)
The nexus of diversity, equity and inclusion where all groups and individuals feel welcomed, valued, and are empowered to be active members in the community.
Meet Our Team
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Janice Branch Hall , bioAssociate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
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Emily McCorkle , bioDirector for Student Success
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Coral Rojas , bioAssistant Director Outreach, Recruitment, Pre-Collegiate Programs
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A’me Dalton , bioSpecial Projects Manager - Communications and Events
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Cassy Kost , bioDEIB Specialist
As a team, the "Fab Five" believes they are a team who promotes excellence. The team focuses on driving strategic, innovative practices with results. The team is purpose-driven and creates an inclusive society. The team views themselves as visionary trailblazers who are making a difference in the Pamplin College of Business and beyond.
About Us
Charles Schwab Financial Planning Suite, Classroom, Class, Learning, Lecture, Listening, Teaching, Derek Klock, Associate Professor, Pamplin College of Business
VISION
Inspire a sense of belonging for students and stakeholders using inclusive and innovative practices to elevate the human experience by developing culturally informed community leaders.
Chris Zobel, Professor, Pamplin College of Business, Business Information Technology
MISSION
Transform leaders through strategic initiatives and programming that integrates models of excellence in cutting edge research, service, and business education.
News
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Pamplin celebrates with Salute to Veterans Day , redirectThe Pamplin College of Business held its third annual “Salute to Veterans Day: The Embodiment of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve)” on Thursday, November 9.
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Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month: An interview with Kristin Lamoureux , redirectKristin Lamoureux, collegiate associate professor with the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management in the Pamplin College of Business and director of the MSBA-HTM graduate program, recently sat down with Jamie Fonseca, a junior majoring in Business Information Technology, and discussed her research on Indigenous communities at the Ati: Wa:oki Indigenous Community Center.
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Pamplin’s Office for DEIB hosts its first-ever Global Etiquette Dinner , redirectThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) held its first-ever Global Etiquette Dinner on October 18, 2023, at the Inn at Virginia Tech. In partnership with Pamplin’s International Programs, the event brought together students, faculty, staff, global mentors, and corporate partners from all backgrounds to learn more about business etiquette and how it varies throughout the world.
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Celebrating Women in Business Week, Pamplin makes history , redirectThe third full week in October is observed as National Women in Business Week. It is a time to celebrate, recognize, and honor the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. This celebratory week is not one to go unnoticed, for the Pamplin College of Business recently welcomed Saonee Sarker as the Richard E. Sorensen Dean in the Pamplin College of Business. Sarker succeeded Roberta “Robin” Russell, who had served as interim dean from July 2022 to August 2023.
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Impact Report details Pamplin's efforts for an inclusive business learning environment , redirectThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) has published the second edition of its Impact Report, highlighting Pamplin’s DEIB efforts and outcomes in the 2022–2023 academic year. The annual report showcases progress toward the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and workplace environment, initiatives to inspire and prepare stakeholders to make positive societal impact, and highlighting advancements in the DEIB goals, metrics, and levels outlined in Pamplin’s 2019–2024 Strategic and Implementation Plan.
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Creating pathways and promoting success: Pamplin concludes second-annual PIP Academy , redirectThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) recently concluded its second-annual Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities (PIP) Academy. The 10-day residential program introduced 27 rising high school seniors – many from underrepresented and underserved communities – to the dynamic world of business and business careers, aligning with the second goal of Pamplin’s Implementation Plan for Strategic Initiative 5.6, Build a Model Inclusive Community: to achieve representational diversity in Pamplin.
Date: Aug 03, 2023