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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA - The Lincoln University athletic department has announced the formation of a diversity and inclusion task force, PRIDE Task Force.
"This time in our country requires us to make a change regarding how we interact with people," said Lincoln University Director of Athletics and Recreational Services Harry Stinson. "The #PRIDE symbolizes all that we embody at Lincoln and how we plan to continue the conversation to make a better future for us all. I'm extremely excited and proud of the team who jumped in to help us plan, promote, and now execute the plan of action we are outlining. This is a call to action for us to rethink Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in a different way. I'm looking forward to the impact that this group and the action plan will have on our campus and community."
The PRIDE stands for Promoting Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality. The task force is formed to assist the athletic department in its commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and safe culture built on the mental and physical welfare of all student-athletes, staff, and fans. The mission will be achieved through ongoing education, programming, and initiatives within athletics, combined with campus partnerships, we ensure a strong commitment to celebrate diversity while always striving for inclusion.
Assistant Athletic Director for Recreational Services Taylor Dampeer was selected as the chairperson for the task force.
"The Lincoln University Athletic Departments is striving to create inclusive spaces for all students, staff and fans," said Dampeer. "The importance of this position, taskforce and community are true passions of mine. It has taken some time for HBCUs communities to recognize the diverse populations we do hold within our institutions. Our goal is to promote shared understanding and respect for race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity and socioeconomic status."
She will be joined by Renee Clark (Head Softball Coach), Gerard Garlic (Title IX Coordinator), Keith Merritt (Assistant Athletic Director – Student-Athlete Support), Kisha Middleton (Senior Woman Administrator), Jayson Ameer Rasheed (Assistant Athletic Director – Communications and Marketing), Harry Stinson (Director of Athletics and Recreational Services), along with two members of the department's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
