NISG Diversity Initiatives
UNI's Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) has put together a list of resources, contacts and useful information that may be helpful to the university community as we continue to champion diversity as a core value of our institution.
For any questions or concerns on the resources found on this page, please reach out to the NISG Director of Diversity at nisg-diversity@uni.edu.
Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Office Directory
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DIS) is a cohesive unit that will advance inclusion and social justice through advocacy and support of underrepresented and marginalized students, provide diversity education for all its community members, and promote a safe and welcoming environment that fosters academic success, a sense of belonging, and respect for all people and cultures.
- Chiquita Loveless, interim director, chiquita.loveless@uni.edu
- Dacia Carter, coordinator for mentoring and retention, dacia.carter@uni.edu
Center for Multicultural Education
Provides cultural, educational and social activities through programs promoting cross-cultural awareness and support for students from diverse backgrounds.
109 Maucker Union – 319-273-2250
Military and Veteran Student Services
111 Maucker Union – 319-273-2322
Chiquita Loveless, associate director, chiquita.loveless@uni.edu
Gender and Sexuality Services
Promotes healthy, engaged, successful LGBT* students and allies. The LGBT* Center provides a safe space, resources and educational opportunities to advocate for an inclusive community.
111 Maucker Union – 319-273-5428
Kelyani Kannan, lgbt@uni.edu