Inclusive Campus Initiative Virtual Community Forum 2.21.2022 MSU Leadership
General Summary:
• Forum topic: community connection with student leaders
• Mental health and Black History Month/Black scholars in mental health with Dr. Swapna Hingwe
• Introductory remarks from staff/faculty
• Open discussion/concerns/questions
Detailed Summary:
Introduction/community guidelines with Meaghan Kozar
Mental health and Black scholars in the field of mental health with Dr. Hingwe
o Managing emotions during charged discussions
o Celebrating Black history through the lens of health and wellness
• Highlighting variety of healing/health in African diaspora: (Doulas, midwives, naturopaths, etc)
• Black scholars in the field of mental health: Bebe Moore Campbell, Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, Dr. Paul Cornley, etc.
Introductory remarks from:
• Dr. Jimmy Bruce and Dr. Olivia Scott from CAPS
• Anthony Williams, assistant vice president for Student Development and External Relations and Dean of Students (SDER)
• Dr. Ray Gasser, assistant vice president for Residence Education and Housing Services (REHS)
• Eduardo Olivo, assistant director of DEI for REHS and SLE
• Coree Newman Coronado, REHS staff
• Rebecca Selesky, assistant vice president for Culinary Services
• Chris Stone-Sewalish, associate director for Administration at REHS
• Sergeant Dwayne Jones, sergeant of inclusion and Anti-bias Unit of MSUPPS
Open discussion/concerns/questions:
• Junior/senior housing
• ASMSU bills regarding non-local take out and student choice between in-person or online modalities for classes
• Transition to reusable China/silverware in dining halls and sanitization concerns
• Relationships with MSUPPS and RAs and other members of MSU community
• Wellness checks including social workers
• Vandalization of bulletin boards in residence halls
• Improper mask wear/mask mandates
• Red Cedar River safety
• Safety for POC – emphasis on Asian-American women
• Hiring people Asian/Latinx ethnicities on campus