Virtual Strategy Magazine, Midland Daily News, Fox 42-TV (Omaha, Neb.), ABC 13-TV (Roanoke, Lynchburg, Va.), 11/25 Marquita Chamblee has been appointed Wayne State University's first associate provost for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. Chamblee - whose appointment is effective Feb. 2, 2015 - has spent more than 30 years in higher education, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. "We are extremely pleased that Dr. Chamblee will be joining us in this highly visible and influential new role," said Margaret E. Winters, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. "Throughout her career, she has served in newly created positions, helping to shape and launch new initiatives. We're confident that she will bring strong and varied experience here to Wayne State." Chamblee was selected for the position following a national search seeking someone to lead the university's efforts in all aspects of diversity, inclusion, educational opportunity, cultural understanding and competency, and civil and human rights.

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