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Welcoming and Inclusive Nelson (WIN) Committee

The Welcoming and Inclusive Nelson (WIN) committee is a divisional committee that supports the Nelson Institute's goals to diversify our faculty, staff, and student body; to maintain equity in access to education, resources, opportunities, compensation, and respectful treatment; and to create a climate where all people feel a sense of belonging and community. The committee is staffed by Nelson Institute faculty, academic staff and university staff members, and students. The committee meets monthly during the academic year, provides regular updates to the Nelson Institute Governance Committee, and advises the Dean on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Members

Robert Beattie (academic staff)
Kevin Berger (academic staff)
Liz Hennessy (faculty)
Meghan Kautzer (academic staff)
Christopher Kilgour (academic staff)
Tim Portlock (faculty), co-chair
Emily Reynolds (academic staff)
Steph Tai (associate dean)
Jenna Weidner (associate dean)
Kate Wodyn (university staff), co-chair
Karlye Wolff-DeZell (academic staff)

Meetings

2025-26 meeting schedule: TBD

Activities

Snack and Chat

The Welcoming and Inclusive Nelson Cultural Sub-Committee is hosting Snack and Chat events for third consecutive year! These are causal get-togethers to encourage connection and conversations. 

Connect over coffee and snacks.  No agenda - just conversations!  Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to attend.  Come and go as your schedule allows.

 When:

Wednesday, October 15; 9-10:30am, Science Hall Student Lounge (Room 15)

Thursday, November 13; 9-10:30am, Science Hall Student Lounge (Room 15)

Tuesday, February 10; 9-10:30am, location TBD (Science Hall or Computer Sciences Bldg)

Wednesday, March 11, 9-10:30am, location TBD (Science Hall or Computer Sciences Bldg) 

 ****Help us reduce food waste: RSVP 

Contact: wincommittee@nelson.wisc.edu

See also:

NIPP chapter 5 - Committees


Keywords:
WIN, DEI, diversity, inclusion, belonging, welcoming, inclusivity, snack and chat, community, equity, respect 
Doc ID:
139005
Owned by:
Kate W. in Nelson Administrative Hub
Created:
2024-08-08
Updated:
2025-09-23
Sites:
Nelson Administrative Hub
Nelson Institute shared governance and other committees