The Tilford Group
Welcome to the Tilford Group
Pittsburg State University’s Tilford Group formed April 27, 2007, in response to the first Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism, named in honor of the late Dean of the Graduate School at Wichita State University. The nascent organization quickly found an advocate in Dr. Steve Scott, then Provost of the University. The Provost continues the tradition of providing fiscal and administrative support.
Composed of volunteers from among faculty, staff and administration, Tilford Group members actively and cooperatively initiate efforts to attract speakers, to present panels, to coordinate workshops and to produce academic and cultural events dedicated to reflecting our commitment to diversity and multiculturalism.
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2017 - 2018 Tilford Group | Bottom row: Ananda Jayawardhana, Mark Johnson and Heather Eckstein. Second row: Howard Smith, Cebrail Karayigit, Cindy Johnson. Third row: Christopher Anderson, Jorge Leon, Melinda Rolfs, Donna Sue Pintar. Fourth row: Leo Hudson, Susan Schreiner, Lindsey Taggart. Fifth row: Harold Wallace III, Sandra Cox, Deatrea Rose, Dory Quinn. Sixth row: Barbara Bonnekesson, Kristen Humphrey. Top row: Jason Kegler, Mary Mercer, Harriet Bachner. Photo Credit: Paige Bowman
Mission Statement
As volunteers, we members of the Pittsburg State University Tilford Group seek to:
- Uphold the high ideals personified by Professor Tilford;
- Recognize, promote, respect and appreciate diversity and multiculturalism in our community both local and global; and,
- Educate faculty, staff, students and citizens to accept diversity and multiculturalism in its many and varied forms while developing economic, practical and social competencies enabling each of us to live a productive, successful life.
- Meetings
- The Michael Tilford Conference
- Tilford READ - Readings for Empowerment and Diversity
- Semester Events
- Contact Us
Meetings for 2024-2025
- TBA
2023-2024
- November 29, 2023. 8 am - 9 am (OSC Kansas 4)
- January 24, 2024. 8 am - 9 am (OSC Meadowlark)
- February 28, 2024. 8 am - 9 am
- March 27, 2024. 8 am - 9 am
- May 1, 2024. 8 am - 9 am
The 2024 Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism, October 3 - 4, 2024. Hosted by Wichita State University
Website link for info, registration, and CFP
2024-2025 Events
- Fall Tilf READ dates:
Week 1 September 10th
Week 2 September 17th
Week 3 September 24th
Week 4 October 1st
Week 5 October 22nd
Week 6 October 29th
3pm at Axe Room 029
- Lunch and Learn - "Dismantling the Trauma to Prison Pipeline" with Mr. David Garlock. April 22 nd from 12 pm - 1 pm
- Lunch and Learn - "Challenges and Opportunities Facing Higher Education" with Dr. Jonathan Benjamin Alvarado. September 26th from 12 pm - 1 pm
- READ events Mondays at 3 pm on September 11th, 18th, 25th, October 2nd, and 9th.
- Co-Sponsored Regional conference Saturday September 30th, 2023
Regional Conference on Human Trafficking and Exploitation - Information and registration
2024-2025
President:
Jesse Briscoe
President-Elect:
TBA
Treasurer:
Jorge León
Contact
Secretary:
Danielle Harris
Contact
Tilford Canvas Group:
Pittstate.instructure.com/enroll/TNXCJK
- Tilford Group Officers
- Tilford Group Members
- Meeting Minutes
President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer
2024-2025
Jesse Briscoe, TBA, Jorge León, Danielle Harris
2023-2024
Nicolle Murphy, TBA, Jorge León, Dory Quinn
2020-2021
Jorge León Jr, Marcus Daczewitz, Jessica Jorgenson Borchert, Jason Reid
2019-2020
Dory Quinn, Jorge León Jr., Susan Carlson, Ananda Jayawardhana
2018-2019
Kristin Humphrey, Dory Quinn, Susan Carlson, Jorge León jr.
2017-2018
Sandra Cox, Kristin Humphrey, Dory Quinn, Jorge León Jr.
2016-2017
Deatrea Rose, Sandra Cox, Dory Quinn, Jorge León Jr.
2015-2016
Susan Schreiner, Deatrea Rose, Tami Hennigh, Jorge León Jr.
2014-2015
Deatrea Rose, Susan Schreiner, Meagan Smejdir, Ananda Jayawardhana
2013-2014
Leo Hudson, Deatrea Rose, Megan Corrigan, Ananda Jayawardhana
2012-2013
David Adams, Leo Hudson, Harriet Bachner, Ananda Jayawardhana
2011-2012
Harriet Bachner, David Adams, John Franklin, Ananda Jayawardhana
2010-2011
John Franklin, Harriet Bachner
2009-2010
Roy Janisch, John Franklin
2008-2009
Mark Johnson, Roy Janisch
2007-2008
Ananda Jayawardhana, Mark Johnson
Allison Ouellette
Ananda Jayawardhana
Ann Courtney
Brian Sandford
Browyn Conrad
Cebrail Karayigit
Chris Anderson
Cindy Johnson
Clifford Morris
Dan Ferguson
Deatrea Rose
Debbi Fischer
Dory Quinn
Eric Rojas
Eva Sager
Emely Flores
Goldie Prelogar
Grant Moss
Kristen Humphrey
Hyejoon Park
James Mcafee
Jason Reid
Jessica Jorgenson Borchert
John Franklin
Jon Iley
Jorge León
Kerri Hanson
Lori Martin
Marcus Daczewitz
Mark Johnson
Mary Mercer
Melinda Roelfs
Phil Rudd
Randy Roberts
Randy Winzer
Rocky Restivo
Siying Guo
Stacie Finley
Stephanie Spitz
Susan Carlson
Tatiana Goris
Tim Padgett
Meeting Minutes
February 06, 2020
November 11, 2019
October 15, 2019
September 13, 2019
May 08, 2019
March 07, 2019
February 14, 2019
October 04, 2018
August 31, 2018
January 23, 2018
September 6, 2017
March 31, 2017
February 24, 2017
January 27, 2017
December 1, 2016
October 20, 2016
September 8, 2016
April 18, 2016
March 21, 2016
February 15, 2016
November 11, 2015
October 14, 2015
September 9, 2015
August 26, 2015
February 19, 2015
January 22, 2015
November 6, 2014
October 9, 2014
September 4, 2014
May 1, 2014
April 3, 2014
March 6, 2014
February 6, 2014
January 23, 2014
December 5, 2013
November 7, 2013
October 3, 2013
September 5, 2013
April 2, 2013
March 5, 2013
February 5, 2013
January 22, 2013
December 4, 2012
November 6, 2012
October 2, 2012
September 4, 2012
May 2nd, 2012
March 28th, 2012
January 25th, 2012
November 11, 2011
September 13, 2011
August 26, 2011
April 19, 2011
