Siena Center for Social Justice

In collaboration with the Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion, the Siena Center for Social Justice (SCSJ) is dedicated to fostering dialogue across differences to advance social justice.

Through educational programming, SCSJ raises awareness and equips individuals with the knowledge, tools, and experiences needed to promote global citizenship and social justice. Partnering with communities at Molloy University and the greater Long Island region, SCSJ provides engaging programs designed to create a safe and inclusive environment for all.

Committed to educating students, faculty, administrators, staff, and community members on the importance of building inclusive and equitable communities, SCSJ will:

Implement and coordinate a comprehensive programming calendar that celebrates the diversity of Molloy’s student, faculty, and staff populations;
Develop and deliver a wide range of social justice educational opportunities on topics including, but not limited to, age, generation, disability status, religion and spirituality, ethnicity and race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, Indigenous populations, national origin and language, and gender and sexuality;
Empower a campus community that is actively engaged, socially aware, and embraces multiculturalism, social justice, and the diverse identities each individual brings; and
Strengthen dialogue, collaboration, and opportunities for celebration with campus and community partners.

Advisory Board

2024-2025 Siena Center for Social Justice Advisory Board

Donald “DJ” Mitchell, Jr., Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion, Co-Chair
Andrea Morgan-Eason, Associate Professor of Nursing, Co-Chair
Matthew Albanese, Director of Compliance and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Michelle Chamblin, Professor of Education
Hia Datta, Associate Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences
Janice Kelly, Professor of Communication and Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies
Jeanne Kimpel, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
Karl Koeppel, Dean of Students
Amy Meyers, Professor of Social Work
Michelle Martin, Director of Mission and Ministry
Lisa Miller, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
Sherry Radowitz, Senior Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs
Sarah Shin, Director of Experiential Education
Susanna Stickley, Senior Director of University Marketing and Communications
Angela Zimmerman, Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Membership

The Siena Center for Social Justice Advisory Board comprises administrators, faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students. While there is no set number of committee members, diverse representation across Molloy’s various schools and departments is essential during advisory board selection. After a university-wide nomination and application process, the Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion selects advisory board members in consultation with the President’s Cabinet. Terms last up to two academic years. The Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion chairs or co-chairs the Board. Co-chairs may be appointed by the Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion after Board formation.

Upcoming Events - Heritage Calendar

2024- 2025 Heritage Month Calendar

Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15)
LGBTQ+ History Month (10/1-10/31)
Native American Heritage Month (11/1-11/30)
Disability Awareness Month (11/15-12-15)
Black History Month (2/1-2/28)
Women’s History Month (3/1-3/31)
Religious and Spiritual Diversity Month (4/1-4/30)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (4/15-5/15)
Special Events: Martin Luther King Day of Service and Autism Acceptance Month

September
October
November

Native American Heritage Month
December

Disability Awareness Month - Events to be added
January

January 20, 2025 - MLK Day of Service
February

Black History Month - Events to be added
March

Women's History Month - Events to be added
April

World Autism Awareness Month - Events to be added

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (April 15 - May 15) - Events to be added