Welcome to Nebraska Methodist College's (NMC) Social Justice & Inclusion Council (SJIC) site!
Purpose of the Council
To work to develop processes and goals that include the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to create organizational and learning environments that foster equitable participation of all groups and seek to address issues of oppression, privilege, and power at Nebraska Methodist College and in the community.
Primary Roles & Responsibilities of Council Members
- Ensure institutional policies, practices, facilities, structures, systems, and technologies respect and represent the needs of all people.
- Assess the effectiveness of the institution in removing barriers to addressing issues of social justice and inclusion.
- Take responsibility for the institution’s role in perpetuating discrimination or oppression.
- Advocate for social justice values in institutional mission, goals, and programs.
- Create ongoing strategic plans for the continued development of inclusive initiatives and practices throughout the institution.
Current Members:
- Hilary Applequist
- Kevin Bailey
- Felicia Dailey
- Nadira Ford-Robbins
- Lori Gigliotti
- Dylan Hartnett
- Lisa Johnson
- Allison Kinney-Walker
- Eric Kyle
- Jackie Lee
- Kiley Petersen
For more information about this Council, see our SJIC handouts.