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Harris United

Harris United welcomes you!

Harris United is committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the college. The committee supports, facilitates and celebrates efforts to improve understanding and respect across students, faculty and staff.

What DEI Means at TCU

Diversity

From the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, diversity reflects a broad range of identities and perspectives.

  • Race
  • Ethnicity
  • Genders
  • Gender identity
  • Sexual orientation
  • Socioeconomic status
  • Nationality
  • Religious beliefs
  • Age
  • Disability status
  • Political perspective

Greater diversity produces more robust, creative, and relevant outcomes in scholarly processes, academic and social programming, and community engagement.

Equity

Equity is creating opportunities for equal access and success for historically underrepresented populations. It requires proactive steps to address and transform the current culture.

Inclusion

Inclusion exists when all members of a community feel welcome, respected, and valued regardless of their social identities and when all experiences and cultures are validated and cherished equally.

Inclusion requires listening to other viewpoints and embracing differences. Feeling included and connected elevates engagement and a sense of belonging for everyone on campus.

Learn more about DEI efforts at TCU, including initiatives, programs, facts and statistics and to learn about resources, from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Learn more about DEI and the core curriculum at TCU.

Harris United is Harris College’s DEI Committee. We aim to support the college’s mission statement: To impact global health through equitable, accessible, and inclusive education, scholarship, and innovation.

2022-2023 Harris United Committee Members 

Sh’Niqua Alford
BSW Program Director & Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Social Work
s.l.alford@tcu.edu

Glenda Daniels
Associate Professor
Nursing
glenda.daniels@tcu.edu

Lynn Flahive
Associate Dean for Health Sciences & Assistant Professor
Davies School of Communication Sciences & Disorders
l.flahive@tcu.edu

Liliana Green
Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Harris College
liliana.green@tcu.edu

Sheila Griffin
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Nursing
s.griffin@tcu.edu

Tracy Hicks
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Nursing
t.hicks@tcu.edu

Oteka Jackson-Cenales
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Nursing
oteka.jacksoncenales@tcu.edu

Irmgard Payne
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Davies School of Communication Sciences & Disorders
i.payne@tcu.edu

Tenisha Polk-Potts
Associate Professor of Professional Practice
Social Work
t.polkpotts@tcu.edu

Norelis Rivera
Visiting Lecturer
Nursing
n.rivera@tcu.edu

Ahmed Rivera-Campos
Assistant Professor
Davies School of Communication Sciences & Disorders
a.r.campos@tcu.edu

Jean-Franco Rivera-Pérez
Assistant Professor
Davies School of Communication Sciences & Disorders
j.riveraperez@tcu.edu

Janie Robinson
Associate Professor
Nursing
janie.r.robinson@tcu.edu

Jackie Rowles
Director, Advanced Pain Management Fellowship & Associate Professor of Professional Practice
Nurse Anesthesia
j.rowles@tcu.edu

Robyn Trocchio
Assistant Professor
Kinesiology
r.trocchio@tcu.edu

Kristina White
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice & Clinical Coordinator of Athletic Training
Kinesiology
kristina.white@tcu.edu

Rosalyna (Lynita) Yarbrough
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice & Harris College Diversity Advocate
Davies School of Communication Sciences & Disorders
r.a.yarbrough@tcu.edu

The purpose of the Diversity in Nursing Education (D.I.N.E.) Taskforce is to provide educational opportunities and discussions related to DEI in nursing. The Taskforce brings awareness to current issues and finds ways to address and encourage personal and collective growth.

2022-2023 Taskforce Members

Glenda Daniels
Associate Professor

Caitlin Dodd (Co-Chair)
Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator & Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

Shelia Griffin
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

Carol Howe
Director, Nursing Research & Scholarship and Paula R. & Ronald C. Parker Endowed Professor in Nursing

Oteka Jackson-Cenales (Co-Chair)
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

Suzy Lockwood
Associate Dean for Nursing & Nurse Anesthesia; Director, Center for Oncology Education & Research; and Professor

Angela Njenga
Assistant Professor

Janie Robinson
Associate Professor

Danielle Walker
Associate Professor

me+you

My Harris is support for Harris College students who identify as members of underrepresented groups. This monthly dinner gathering provides a safe space for students to share challenges and strategies for navigating TCU and the community at large as individuals with marginalized identities. Opportunities for mentorship and learning are available.

For more information, contact r.a.yarbrough@tcu.edu.

Monthly Dinner Calendar