"Her expertise, both in developing programming and educational initiatives for our student-athletes and staff surrounding diversity and inclusion issues, is needed and welcomed."
Chanelle Melton, ’18, G’20, has been hired as the Bears’ Manager of Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance.
This new position is funded through the NCAA’s Strategic Alliance and Matching Grant program, which is aimed at creating new full-time athletic administrative positions for women and ethnic minority candidates.
Ms. Melton, who hails from Brockton, will implement programming, services, and activity options for both student-athletes and staff to create and ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment. She will also manage and implement intercollegiate compliance and certification efforts for all student-athletes mandated by the NCAA, the university and the athletic conferences.
“We are so excited to have Chanelle in this new role for our department and the university,” said Dr. Marybeth Lamb, director of athletics and recreation. “Her expertise, both in developing programming and educational initiatives for our student-athletes and staff surrounding diversity and inclusion issues, is needed and welcomed.”