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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">It is with mixed emotions that I announce the resignation of Dean ShontéThomas, (Associate Dean of Students). Her last day on-campus will be Friday July 14, 2023. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Dean
Thomas will be moving on to an exciting professional opportunity as the Assistant Vice Provost for Inclusion and Community and Executive Director of Equity, Community, and Leadership at Stanford University! We are proud of the work Shonté has accomplished
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A few highlights of her time at UCR<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>include;<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>leading all nine identity centers with
remarkable ability and detail, Shonté<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>has worked to support free speech for students, strategically served on an array of committees across campus amplifying the voice of her areas, led the Black Student Experience
Workgroup that led to the creation of a university Black Student Success Coordinator, strengthened the working relationship with her colleagues in Student Life and connected with countless students!<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the identity centers and the Dean of Students areas with the momentum to move forward through a myriad of transitions and initiatives. I will work with Shonté<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>on a smooth transition and leadership plan during this
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Join us for an informal time to gather and wish Shonté well on her next professional adventure on <b>Friday July 14, 2023, at 11:30am</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>at
the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Career Center Conference Room</b>. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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