Dean Danny Leaving Wes

Dean of Diversity Danny Teraguchi is apparently leaving Wesleyan next month to take up a similar position at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Vice President for Diversity Sonia Mañjon will temporarily take over his job until a successor is found.

Dean Mike Whaley's campus-wide email:

During his two years at Wesleyan, Danny has helped build our collective intercultural competence and fostered our ability to have meaningful conversations about difficult diversity issues. He has played a major role in supporting students and student-led initiatives focused on improving the campus climate.

At Hopkins, Danny's position will focus on excellence in student diversity within the School of Medicine. This job opportunity was also compelling for Danny because his wife lives and works in Washington, D.C.! I will certainly miss his perspective and contributions as a member of my leadership team. Please join me in thanking Danny for his significant work and wishing him well in his new role.

Farewell Reception for Dean Danny Teraguchi (open to public)
Date: Wednesday, September 24th
Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Place: Beckham Hall

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Campus Climate Log

Last semester, there was a great deal of student concern about the safety climate on campus, and about the administration's response (or perceived lack of one) to incidents of hate.

A coalition between the Dean's Office and the Student Life Committee helped bring about the Campus Climate Log, which records both incidents of hate, as well as positive events enabling dialogue and education. The Log is still very much a dynamic piece of work, and Dean Danny stressed today that the project is open to input, criticism, and suggestions. The Log is introduced on its website by:

The Campus Climate Log serves a twofold purpose: it informs the campus community about hate incidents and acts of intolerance, and it lists educational interventions and prevention efforts organized by staff members and students.

Student reaction has been mixed - some positive, some negative, and some fairly apathetic. Check it out, get informed, and form an opinion of your own.