Dr. Ketwana D. Schoos Appointed to National Commission

PITTSBURGH—Dr. Ketwana D. Schoos, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), has been appointed to the Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Dr. Schoos, one of 24 commission members, will serve a three-year term.

The organization's Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion focuses on ways that colleges can embed the principles of the AACC/ACCT Joint Statement of Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Excellence into the institutional culture as well as support diversity in the recruitment and hiring of college leaders.

"The landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion work in higher education is constantly shifting, so I am honored to have a seat at the table of this national organization that is the primary advocacy group for more than 1,000 community colleges. I look forward to the opportunity to have systems-level discussions that can hopefully influence action to help ensure that our institutions remain welcoming environments where all students feel they belong and can thrive," said Dr. Schoos.

With more than 20 years of higher education experience as an administrator and faculty member, Dr. Schoos has promoted diversity, equity and inclusion in a variety of college and university settings. Her work has largely focused on creating a welcoming academic and campus environment that promotes student success through diversity and inclusion educational programming, leadership development opportunities, cross-cultural engagement, and policy oversight.

In her current position as CCAC's Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, she is responsible for collegewide diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and civil rights/Title IX compliance. She also teaches courses in subject areas including sociology, diversity and social justice, African American history, and leadership.