ADA Committee

The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee is a campus-wide group with the primary goal of promoting and advancing University policies and procedures that provide access to employment, services, and programs, which result in equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. The committee's name reflects the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, public services and transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications services. The Director for Equal Opportunity and Compliance serves as the ADA Coordinator for the University.

The ADA Committee supports the existing University services via consultation and education. The committee meets twice a semester and includes members from the faculty, non-instructional staff, and students. Membership is open to any interested person at the University. The committee works to provide bridges to facilitate better understanding between disabled and nondisabled persons and to enable all members of the campus community to benefit from improved educational opportunities.

ADA Committee Membership 2025-2026

OOEA

  • Dr. David Thomas, Director
  • Mr. Aaron Spector, Associate Director
  • Ms. Gabby Hartz, Senior Accommodations Specialist
  • Ms. Susan Durkovic, Interpreter

FACULTY

  • Dr. Heather Waymouth, Literacy
  • Dr. Katie Manwiller, Library
  • Dr. Leslie Seigel, Special Education
  • Dr. Matthew Pierlott, Faculty Senate
  • Dr. Eliane Jenks, Communications and Media
  • Dr. Jonathan Ragonese, Ensembles and Conducting

HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Ms. Meghan McMullen, Labor Relations Manager

LIBRARY

  • Ms. Deirdre Childs, Director of Public Services

FACILITIES

  • Mr. Eric Erle, General Trades Manager

RESIDENCE LIFE

  • Ms. Leah Tobin, Director of Residence Life and Housing
  • Mr. Collin Wallace, Associate Director Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Ms. Corin Chapman, Director of Labor Relations

IT

  • Ms. Amber Alvord, Distance Education
  • Mr. Paul Gargiulo, Ed Tech and User Services

SYKES STUDENT UNION

  • Ms. Adriane Reilly, Associate Director

COMMUNICATIONS-MARKETING

  • Mr. Dan Swift, Director

STUDENT CONDUCT

  • Ms. Chris Brenner, Assistant Dean and Director

EQOC

  • Tashell Jenkins, Esq., Assistant Vice President, TITLE IX and ADA Coordinator
  • Dr. Meg Hazel, Assistant Director and Investigator