CHS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Dr. Regina Wright
Associate Dean for Diversity
Dr. Regina Wright joined the Dean’s Office Team as the Associate Dean for Diversity in June of 2016. She splits this role with her work as a faculty member in the School of Nursing. As an alumna of the University of Delaware, she is very passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the College of Health Sciences and the greater university. Dr. Wright also serves as Chief Diversity Advocate and UD Advance Fellow for the College of Health Sciences.
CHS Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement
In the College of Health Sciences, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of academic excellence, impactful research, and proficient practice. We are committed to developing and implementing strategies to recruit and retain highly qualified students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and nurture an inclusive environment with a sense of belonging and engagement. As a leader in health sciences training, it is our mission to train and mentor future clinicians and scientists who understand and appreciate diversity and have the cultural competence to interact effectively in a diversifying nation and world.
Related Resources
- Vice Provost for Diversity:
- College of Health Sciences Pipeline Program
- Center for the Study of Diversity:
- Office of Equity & Inclusion:
- UD ADVANCE:
- Institutional Research and Effectiveness:
MONTHLY FEATURE
CHS Diversity Working Group Members
Debbie Allen Academic Program Manager, Undergraduate Student Services
Alyssa Benjamin Program Coordinator, Pipeline/Affinity Programs, Deans Office Team
Amanda Boone Human Resources Manager, Deans Office Team
Nancy Getchell Professor, KAAP representative
Andrea Grim Clinical Instructor, Behavioral Health and Nutrition representative
Susan Hall Deputy Dean
Ryan Shuler Employee Health & Wellbeing Manager
Huey-Jen Lin Associate Professor, Medical Laboratory Sciences
Dante LaPenta Communications Specialist II, Deans Office Team
Susan Villermeaux Financial Analyst II, Deans Office Team
Past Diversity and Inclusion Lectures
11/30/16
“Health Disparities and Cultural Competency: The Power of the Patient
Perspective and the Role(s) of Practitioners in Patient Care”
Dr. Crystal Glover
Assistant Professor
Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center
2/22/17
“Signs of Disability in the Health Sciences”
Dr. Stephanie Kerschbaum
Associate Professor
Department of English
University of Delaware
3/15/17
Interprofessional Cultural Competency Curricular Changes for Improving
Health Care Delivery for LGBTQ Patients in Rehab and Nursing”
Dr. Karla Bell
Assistant Professor/Clinical Education Team
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Delaware
4/26/17
“The Cancer Moonshot: Perspectives from a Blue Ribbon Panelist”
Dr. Edith Mitchell
Clinical Professor of Medicine and Medical Oncology
Department of Medical Oncology
Thomas Jefferson University
Diversity and Inclusion Registered Student Organizations
- Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS)
Christopher Irizarry - Multicultural Student Nursing Organization
Christiana Taylor - Men in Nursing
Michael Hammond
University Calendar Dates to Remember
Wed Sep 20, 2017 – Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown, continues next 2 days
Fri., Sept. 29, 2017 – Yom Kippur begins at sundown, continues following day
Fri, March 30, 2018 – Passover begins, continues for 7 days
Fri, March 30, 2018 – Good Friday
**Please consider these university-excused dates as you plan assignments and opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
CONTACT
Dean's Office
Tower at STAR, 7th Floor
100 Discovery Blvd, Newark DE 19713
P: (302) 831-2381
STAR Health Sciences Complex 
540 S. College Ave, Newark DE 19713
P: (302) 831-1060