About the Office
The goal of the Office of the Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity is insight on diversity—to promote inclusive thinking, learning and dialogue.
The office, led by Vice President Marilyn Sanders Mobley, Ph.D., has established a university-wide Diversity Leadership Council, created an ADA Task Force, developed a newsletter and hosted events to help realize the office’s objective to create a welcoming campus climate and to educate all members of Case Western Reserve University and its neighbors on the many resources available to advance mutual respect.
Office Staff
Dr. Marilyn S. Mobley
Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity
216-368-8877
Marilyn.Mobley@case.edu
Liz Roccoforte
Diversity Program Manager
216-368-3206
Elisabeth.Roccoforte@case.edu
Robynn Strong
Executive Aide
216-368-8877
Robynn.Strong@case.edu
Ad Hoc ADA Task Force
Also new to Case Western Reserve University, the ADA Task Force reaches beyond the traditional definitions of diversity to address disability-related inclusiveness on campus and in the community. Whether it is physical, learning or other special needs, the task force educates and assists in all areas addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Diversity Leadership Council
The newly formed Diversity Leadership Council brings together leaders from the many diversity organizations on campus into a cohesive unit that helps share insights and promote dialogue throughout the university and its surrounding area. Resources for faculty, staff, students and the community are all represented.
Office Events
To help promote inclusive thinking, learning and dialogue, the Office of the Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity conducts, hosts and co-sponsors various events. A few to look forward to include:
- Annual Inclusion and Diversity Achievement Award Luncheon
- Diversity Lecture Series
- Diversity Leadership Webinar Program
- Martin Luther King Day Read-In
- Toni Morrison Birthday Read-In
- Various Co-Sponsored Events (see the events calendar for more information)
Office Newsletter
The Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity publishes a quarterly newsletter, called Insight On Diversity. The newsletter highlights the most innovative and informative opinions, opportunities, research and developments in the field. This exclusive resource offers insights to elevate thought and inspire action to cultivate mutual respect throughout the community, the country and the world.
the vice president»
Marilyn Sanders Mobley, Ph.D., was appointed the inaugural Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity at Case Western Reserve University in 2009. Learn more about the vice president, the professor, Toni Morrison Scholar, author and Case Western Reserve alumna.