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. Our nascent organization quickly found an advocate in Dr. Steve Scott, then Provost now President of the University. Provost Dr. Howard Smith 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. Specific initiatives may be viewed in our Activities, Events, and Speakers page.

Tilford group photo 2017

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 on Diversity and Multiculturalism
  • Tilford READ - Readings for Empowerment and Diversity
  • Semester Events
  • Contact Us

Meetings for 2023-2024

  • August 30, 2023. 8 am - 9 am (OSC Kansas 4)
  • September 27, 2023. 8 am - 9 am (OSC Kansas 4)
  • November 1, 2023. 8 am - 9 am (OSC Kansas 4)
  • November 29, 2023. 8 am - 9 am (OSC Kansas 4)
  • January 24, 2024. 8 am - 9 am (OSC Meadowlark)

     

 Tilford Canvas Group: in our Canvas Group: 

Pittstate.instructure.com/enroll/TNXCJK

 

Tilford logo

The 2023 Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism, October 5-6, 2023.

Website link . Conference Poster.  

 

Learn more about READ program 

2023-2024 Events

  • 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

 

2022 - 2023 Events

Lunch and Learn Series

  • The Unassuming Microaggression. February  7th 2023
    12 pm -1 pm. Axe Library Room 029

  • Reducing Stress and Promoting Wellbeing in the Classroom. March 7th 2023
    12 pm - 1 pm. Axe Library Room 029

  •  Dr. Alex Red Corn: Discussion on Indigenous Topics. March 29th 2023
    11:30 am - 1 pm. Russ Hall 409

  •  Developing Soft Skills in the Classroom - April 5th 2023
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Axe Library Room 029

2023-2024

President:
Nicolle Murphy

President-Elect:
TBA

Treasurer:
Jorge León
Contact

Secretary:
Dory Quinn
Contact

 

Tilford Canvas Group:

Pittstate.instructure.com/enroll/TNXCJK

 

  • Tilford Group Officers
  • Tilford Group Members
  • Meeting Minutes

President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer

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