Appalachian State University

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

Jamie Parson, J.D.

Interim Chief Diversity Officer

Prior to being named interim chief diversity officer at Appalachian State University in May 2021, Jamie Parson was an associate professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance at App State, where she taught undergraduate courses in business law and insurance. In addition, she led the Walker College of Business’ Inclusive Excellence Team (formerly Diversity Advisory Team), as well as the Risk Management and Insurance diversity initiatives in the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center. She also serves on numerous boards and committees, including the university’s Diversity and Inclusion Accountability Team.

Prior to arriving at App State, she served as a Title VII investigator for the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission and a special investigative unit liaison and fire claims representative at State Farm Insurance Co.

Parson holds a Bachelor of Science in sociology-anthropology from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Messages from the Chief Diversity Officer

Incremental Change, Considerable Impact – Oct. 27, 2021
Honoring Latin Hispanic Heritage Month – Sept. 28, 2021
App State stands with those affected by the crisis in Afghanistan – Aug. 30, 2021
Inclusion elevates all – Aug. 26, 2021
Recognizing our underrepresented communities – June 17, 2021
In support of Asian Americans – March 18, 2021
Diversity Plan updates and campus announcements – Feb. 11, 2021
Campus leaders for inclusive excellence – Dec. 23, 2020
Update on campus services and Accountability Team meetings – Oct. 26, 2020
Updates from the Accountability Team – Aug. 29, 2020
Broadening campuswide diversity, equity and inclusion knowledge – Aug. 14, 2020
Forming a Diversity and Inclusion Accountability Team – July 25, 2020
Retaining underrepresented faculty members – July 10, 2020
Increasing representation among faculty and staff – June 28, 2020
Reflecting on diversity and inclusion at Appalachian – June 19, 2020
A message to the App State community from Chief Diversity Officer Willie Fleming – June 1, 2020

2021 Diversity Celebration

2021 Diversity Celebration

The Diversity Celebration provides a venue where diverse perspectives, cultures and values are accepted, appreciated and celebrated. The event also supports and enhances the university’s commitment to be actively involved in addressing the educational, economic, cultural and societal needs of the changing region, state, nation and world.

Give to the National Pan-Hellenic Plots and Garden Project at Appalachian

Give to the National Pan-Hellenic Plots and Garden Project at Appalachian

Sustained Dialogue

Sustained Dialogue

Sustained Dialogue at Appalachian is part of the international Sustained Dialogue Institute program that prepares community members to deeply engage in difficult conversations ranging from race, gender identity and religion to politics and various global challenges.

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