Diversity and Community Engagement Take Center Stage at 2024 DICE Awards
The Rutgers University–Camden community joined together earlier this week for the 2024 Chancellor’s Awards for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, an annual celebration of faculty, staff, and students. Instituted by Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis and overseen by Senior Vice Chancellor Nyeema Watson and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the awards showcase the myriad ways individuals and teams on campus foster a more welcoming environment through research, scholarship, and service to others.
“Ours is the work of a village, and I am proud to be a part of this supportive, inclusive community,” Chancellor Tills said. “I thank Senior Vice Chancellor Watson and her amazing team for their leadership in this space. I am honored to recognize the work and strategic efforts of those across our institution who contribute daily to advancing important initiatives.”
On behalf of Rutgers–Camden, Chancellor Tillis extends heartfelt congratulations to this year’s award recipients.
Academic Civic Engagement
Gabrielle Rossi
Lecturer, Department of Public Policy and Administration
Student Civic Engagement
Kaylyn Kibbe
Alexis Marini
Jaylynn Silva
Rachel Tavani
Community Partner Organization
Erick James Montgomery
Erik James Montgomery Foundation
Steffie Spade
Days for Girls
Faculty-Staff Community Service
Sangita Pudasainee-Kapri,
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Community-Engaged Scholarship
Prospero N. Garcia
Associate Professor, Word Languages
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership
Byron Diggs
Foreperson, Facilities
Olga Romadin
2L, Rutgers Law
Kelly Francis Prize
Rhea Sharma and
Prachi Shashidhar
Spirit of Civic Engagement
Michele Robinson
Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis
Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis
Faculty members, along with members of the facilities and IPO teams with Chancellor Tillis and Byron Diggs
Faculty members, along with members of the facilities and IPO teams with Chancellor Tillis and Byron Diggs
Monica Adya, dean of Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Monica Adya, dean of Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Mary Beth Daisey, vice chancellor for student affairs
Mary Beth Daisey, vice chancellor for student affairs
John Giffin, dean of Rutgers–Camden Faculty of Arts and Sciences
John Giffin, dean of Rutgers–Camden Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Charles Wright III, vice president for development and vice chancellor for advancement
Charles Wright III, vice president for development and vice chancellor for advancement
Sandra Richtermeyer, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost
Sandra Richtermeyer, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost
Photography: Ron Downes Jr.
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