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KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 26, 2021

Kennesaw State University鈥檚 Sylvia Carey-Butler has been named one of the 2021 Top 100 Diversity Officers by the National Diversity Council for her contributions to providing an inclusive and equitable environment for KSU students, faculty and staff.

Carey-Butler has led several initiatives since becoming Kennesaw State鈥檚 chief diversity officer in 2019, including overseeing the University鈥檚 , establishing in each of KSU鈥檚 academic colleges and implementing a team of . The Top 100 Diversity Officers were recognized virtually during the , the largest diversity and inclusion conference in the United States.

鈥淭his award affirms the dedication we see every day from Dr. Carey-Butler for Kennesaw State to be an inclusive and welcoming community for everyone,鈥� KSU President Pamela Whitten said. 鈥淯nder her leadership, the is a shining example of Kennesaw State鈥檚 commitment to do everything we can to eliminate injustice and inequality on campus and beyond.鈥�

In doing that, each program and initiative to advance diversity, equity and inclusion at KSU has clear strategies and measurable goals. Among the most visible efforts is the Presidential Task Force on Race, which gathered input from the campus community over several months and now is identifying action steps and timelines to address challenges and opportunities within the categories of curriculum, students, faculty and staff.

Carey-Butler has dedicated her career to higher education, including as the assistant chancellor for academic support of inclusive excellence at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, assistant provost and dean of honors at Dillard University in New Orleans and associate dean of studies at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. She served in two different roles with the United Negro College Fund, as interim executive director of its Institute for Capacity Building and director of UNCF鈥檚 Enrollment Management Program.

鈥� Paul Floeckher

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 色色啦. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.