UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For nearly a decade, Seria Chatters has been a champion of diversity, equity and inclusion, both in the Penn State College of Education and in the surrounding community. Now, in her new role as assistant vice provost for educational equity at Penn State, she hopes to create synergy between different areas in the University in support of a common goal of ensuring an inclusive and welcoming campus environment.

Chatters, adjunct associate teaching professor of education (counselor education), started her position in the Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity on Oct. 1. Since 2018, she had been the director of equity and inclusivity for the State College Area School District. Chatters also is co-chair of the College of Education’s Diversity and Community Enhancement Committee and a member of the Equity Team.

“I’m so excited to be returning to Penn State (full-time), it almost feels like coming back home,” said Chatters. “I absolutely enjoyed my time at SCASD and I’m extremely excited to be coming back.”

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