Inclusion Diversity Equity Access Task Force

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) Committee is charged with providing education and advocacy about inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility issues that serve the interests of the association and its membership. This task force will reach out to members, coordinate efforts with existing MiALA entities such as Committees and Interest Groups, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

 
The MiALA IDEA Committee welcomes submissions to the IDEA Resources for Education and Training list. Please fill out the form below, providing all information requested. The IDEA committee will evaluate the resources, and if they meet the criteria for inclusion, they will be posted in the Resource List.
IDEA Resource Submission Form: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=5498679 

 

If you are interested in serving on the IDEA committee, click here to fill out the committee volunteer form.

2025-2026 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee Members

Lee Parker (Co-chair)
Central Michigan University
parke6l@cmich.edu

Beth Wallis (Co-chair)
Oakland University
wallis@oakland.edu

Jodi Coalter
Michigan State University
coalterj@msu.edu

Jen Davidson
Southwestern Michigan College
jdavidson01@swmich.edu

Linda Miles
Michigan State University
milesli3@msu.edu

Avery Olearczyk
averyolearczyk@gmail.com

Jill Sodt
Mott Community College
jill.sodt@mcc.edu

Jen Washburn
Kellogg Community College
washburnj@kellogg.edu


Board Liaison - Jen Bowen