Vision
The sole purpose of the Office for Equity & Inclusion is to build an inclusive community where students, staff, and faculty can participate in a free and respectful exchange of ideas without fear. In establishing this community of understanding, safety, and inclusion, we are preparing students to serve in an increasingly diverse world.
Central Connecticut State University is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment that complies with policies relating to affirmative action, discrimination, and harassment. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate based on sex or race in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
Mission
Guided by the CCSU mission, the Office for Equity & Inclusion (OEI) aims to cultivate a campus environment that is equitable, inclusive, and responsible to enable students, faculty, and staff to achieve their full potential.
OEI works with faculty, staff, and students to develop and maintain a community of inclusion. We act in a transparent manner guided by respect and prompt practices. We also provide training and support on diversity, Title IX, and sexual harassment prevention.
Meet Our Team
Daniel Moreland
Interim Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Adjunct Faculty, School of Business
Central Connecticut State University
Juris #434103
daniel.moreland@ccsu.edu
860.832.0178
Dr. Jill Bassett-Cameron
Senior Equity & Inclusion Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Davidson Hall, Room 119
860.832.1653
jbassett-cameron@ccsu.edu
Dr. Bassett-Cameron is responsible for managing complaints, investigations, and reporting on sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, and discrimination cases.
Erin Rodas
Equity and Inclusion Associate
860.832.1652
erodas@ccsu.edu
Claudia Richards-Meade
Equity and Inclusion Associate
860.832.0031
claudia.richardsmeade@ccsu.edu
Jacqueline Cobbina-Boivin
Director of the Ruthe Boyea Women's Center
Student Center, Room 215
860.832.1656
cobbina-boivinj@ccsu.edu
The Ruthe Boyea Women’s Center offers a multi-purpose program and service center for female students, staff, and faculty. Men are also welcome to use the resources of the center. The center provides support services for re-entry, peer education, sexual assault, crisis intervention, educational programs, and advocacy.
Lindsey Hammell
Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention Specialist
Office of Victim Advocacy
Willard DiLoreto Hall, Room D-305
860.832.3795
lindseyhammell@ccsu.edu
The Office of Victim Advocacy provides services to assist and support individuals who have been affected by sexual assault, relationship violence, and/or stalking. Services include assistance navigating different reporting systems and providing information on available options to address safety or other concerns.
The LGBTQ Center provides a welcoming, creatively inspiring and safe space for students, faculty and staff who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, queer, intersex or allies. Since our founding in 2009 by the One in Ten Committee (a group of students, faculty and staff), the Center’s goal has been to empower our LGBTQ+ campus family by creating cultural awareness, community connections and learning opportunities.