Inclusion & Compliance Advisory Council


This advisory committee provides guidance to senior leadership on matters related to mission, engagement, inclusion, compliance and institutional practices to ensure LR remains a welcoming and engaging campus for all members of our community.

Term: Two academic years
Meetings: Monthly

Council Members


  • Eric Brandon, Enrollment Management and International Affairs
  • Jennifer Burris, Provost
  • Todd Cutter, University Pastor, Director of Spiritual Life and Director of Cornerstone Counseling
  • Katrina Devore, Athletics
  • Amy Hedricks, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Lesly James, Occupational Therapy, Columbia Campus
  • Walter Kennedy, Student Life
  • Michael Lemke, College of Education
  • Ryan Luhrs, College of Fine Arts and Communication
  • Cat Niekro, Vice President Advancement and Marketing
  • Terry Phillips, Director of Multicultural Affairs, DEI
  • Kim Price, College of Health Science
  • Revonda Reed, Assistant Vice President and Director Human Resources 
  • Christina Walker, College of Business

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