Evelynn Ellis, former director of equal opportunity and affirmative action, has been appointed the vice president for institutional diversity and equity, Provost Carol Folt announced in a campus-wide e-mail Wednesday afternoon.
In her new position, which she assumed earlier this month, Ellis will lead initiatives involving diversity and equity, including the development of a diverse workforce and the reinforcement of College compliance with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements. Ellis will also work with the Office of Pluralism and Leadership, according to College press release.
"Building and supporting the diverse and dynamic community that is Dartmouth is a collective effort," Folt said in the release. "Evelynn has a wonderful ability to build trust and inspire others around issues of diversity."
Ellis replaced Holly Sateia, who retired after 36 years at the College. Sateia will receive the Martin Luther King, Jr. Social Justice Award for Life Achievement on Jan. 28, Folt said in the e-mail.
Ellis currently serves on the 10-person search committee for the permanent dean of the College.
