Shelia Johnson to direct ISU affirmative action

Indiana Statesman
By: Jake Sutterfield
Posted: 10/29/08

Sheila Johnson was recently chosen as the new director of affirmative action, an internal search was done to find the best candidate. Johnson, who is currently the employee relations and immigration coordinator in the human relations office at ISU, said she is excited about her new position."I'm really looking forward to building relationships with not only the staff, but also the student body and organizations," Johnson said. "I am planning on actively participating in student activities." The position of director of diversity and affirmative action was recently reorganized into an affirmative action compliance position and a diversity position, according to ISU media relations."Johnson was chosen for the position by an internal search committee," said Melony Sacopulos, the university's attorney. "We decided she was a successful candidate, and she was right for the job." Affirmative action is something that is very important to Indiana State University, Sacopulos said.As the director of affirmative action, Johnson will be responsible for investigating all affirmative action-related complaints and updating the university's affirmative action plan, which is updated annually, Sacopulos said.Johnson will also be responsible for making sure that the pool of applicants is diverse for both students and faculty. The committees searching for future Indiana State students and faculty also need to be as diverse as possible, Johnson said."This is a great opportunity to enhance Indiana State University's affirmative action program," Johnson said.
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