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ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ College

Wyckoff Center Inside

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ and Staff

Mission

The Wyckoff Center at ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ College is a space to connect people and programs that foster connection, cross-cultural understanding, and meaningful engagement.

Vision

The Wyckoff Center envisions a future where ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ College is recognized as a place where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to a vibrant and engaged community. We strive to create an environment that encourages open dialogue, intellectual curiosity, and a strong sense of shared responsibility. Our vision is to empower all community members to engage fully in transformative conversations, driving positive change and exemplifying the core values of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ College.

Staff

Mariel L. Martin, Director

Mariel has been engaged with diversity, equity, and inclusion work on college campuses since their undergraduate years, where they were actively involved in the Multicultural Student Affairs office at Shippensburg University, graduating with a B.A. in Sociology. They continued their academic journey at the University of Chicago, focusing their scholarship on access and belonging in education, and earning a Master's Degree in Social Sciences.
 
Prior to becoming the Director of the Wyckoff Center at ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ College, Mariel served as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Campus Life & Engagement from 2015 to 2021. Since joining the ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ community in 2005, Mariel has held roles including Director of Student Diversity Programs for eight years, Title IX Deputy Coordinator for nearly six years, and they also worked in Residential Life for two years.
 
Mariel has taught courses on oppression in the U.S., a Peer Mentor seminar, and a First-Year Seminar Course on the history of diversity at ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ and within higher education. Additionally, Mariel has chaired the Bias Response Group, co-chaired the Committee on Intercultural and Global Understanding (2012-2015), and chaired the Advisory Council on Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct for five years.
 
Mariel's research and academic focus includes the educational experiences of LGBTQ+ youth. Mariel is also deeply invested in and has researched student movements, protests, and demonstrations related to diversity, social justice, and inclusion at ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ.
 
In their new role as Director of the Wyckoff Center, Mariel is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that respects and honors individual identities.


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