Anneliese A. Singh named Tulane University's first chief diversity officer
Anneliese A. Singh, professor and associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in UGA’s Mary Frances Early College of Education, was recently named Tulane University’s first associate provost for diversity and faculty development. Her new appointment starts July 20.
For over a decade, Singh has overseen efforts to increase awareness of multicultural and social justice issues in the College as a professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services.
In 2016, she was named the first associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the College of Education. Under her innovative and dynamic leadership, the Office of DEI expanded the annual DEI Conference, DEI Speaker Series, and the DEI Graduate Certificate program; hosted safe spaces focused on queer and trans liberation; developed programs to support faculty and students of color; created spaces to explore issues of privilege; and worked closely with students, faculty and staff to build a strong community network of allies and advocates.
“It has been an honor and privilege to work alongside students, staff, and faculty who care deeply and are willing to act courageously to challenge injustice and build more equitable and just learning environments,” Singh said. “I feel incredibly grateful for the Mary Frances Early College of Education community. I will greatly miss dear friends and colleagues, and I can’t wait to see where equity and justice efforts continue to expand and grow in the college.”
A New Orleans native and Tulane alumna, Singh will serve as Tulane University’s chief diversity officer, leading efforts to coordinate and increase the impact of the university’s campus-wide diversity, equity and inclusion work. She will also share best practices in building diversity initiatives across campus while bringing much-needed attention to efforts focused on recruiting, supporting and retaining a diverse faculty. Additionally, Singh will join the School of Social Work as a full professor, with a joint affiliation with Tulane’s Department of Psychology.
“I am thrilled for Anneliese to have the opportunity to expand her sphere of influence in a senior administrative position at Tulane, and I am grateful for the leadership she has provided for our College’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts,” said Dean Denise A. Spangler.
The process for appointing the next associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Mary Frances Early College of Education will be announced in the upcoming weeks with the goal of having the position filled by the start of fall semester.