Diversity Statement

The College of Arts & Letters at Austin Peay State University is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement to foster diversity. Providing diverse voices and viewpoints is essential to achieving our mission and vision of educating informed global citizens. We welcome all people, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political views, or veteran status and we seek to safeguard the safety, dignity, and well-being of all people. We encourage and accept expressions of diversity in all of its forms.

2024-25 CoAL Diversity in the Curriculum

Dr. Tony Morris - Associate Dean
Dr. Michael Chandler - Music
Dr. Danielle Donelson - Languages and Literature
Dr. Nancy Rafferty-Jones - Languages and Literature
Professor Darren Michael - Theatre and Dance

2024-25 CoAL Faculty Retention

Dr. Tony Morris - Associate Dean
Professor Yun Shin - Art + Design
Dr. Min Sang Kim - Music
Dr. Antonio Thompson - History and Philosophy
Dr. Soma Banerjee - History and Philosophy