Reese Kelly, a published expert in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion, has received awards for his teaching and advocacy, including the Faculty Leadership Award from the University of Vermont’s LGBTQA Center and the SAGE Pine Forge Teaching Innovations & Professional Development Award. Currently, Reese Kelly leverages his expertise to support student academic success and belonging as the assistant vice president of diversity, community, and inclusion at Champlain College.
Champlain College, a not-for-profit, private college, has adhered to a career-driven approach to higher education since its founding in 1878. The school, which was named a “Most Innovative School” in the North by U.S. News & World Report, also prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.
Equity and inclusion at Champlain College is advanced, in part, by the school’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), one of the many departments under Reese Kelly’s purview. The office works to enhance matriculation quality and support student retention through programs like Champlain’s Achievement, Retention, and Excellence (C.A.R.E.) initiative. C.A.R.E. is a cohort based first year enrichment program that relies on research-based methods designed to support underrepresented students’ transition to college.
C.A.R.E Scholars are encouraged to develop a positive identity while receiving access to academic and career-focused opportunities. For further information on C.A.R.E, visit www.champlain.edu.
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