Our Mission
The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) advocates for an equitable and inclusive work and learning environment in which all members of the University of Delaware community, irrespective of their differences, are respected, understood, and valued. OEI is responsible for Title IX, and non-discrimination, as well as providing leadership and support to our campus community for concerns in the work and learning environment.
In pursuit of this mission, our office manages, oversees, and monitors:
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- Complaints of harassment and discrimination under the university Non-Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct, and Title IX Policy
- Protection for minors on campus policies
- On-going education and awareness for the campus community in all of these areas
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The OEI Team
Kate Buchkoski, Ph.D.
Director of Equity & Inclusion & Title IX Coordinator
E-mail: titleixcoordinator@udel.edu OR kbuchko@udel.edu
Phone: (302) 831-3666
Kate has over 20 years of experience in higher education, with a strong background in compliance, including Title VI, VII and IX, and academic administration. Most recently, she served as the Director of Title IX and ADA Compliance at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. Prior to this position, Kate was the Associate Dean of the College, where she played a key role in student conduct and academic advising. Before transitioning into higher education, Kate held various roles in museums, including positions in curatorial, education, and major gifts.
Kate earned her B.A. (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) from Franklin & Marshall College, her M.A. in the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture from the University of Delaware, and her Ph.D. from Penn State University.
Konrad B. Jarzyna, J.D.
Deputy Director of Civil Rights & Title VI Coordinator
Phone: (302) 831-8063
Konrad has over 20 years of legal experience. For the past six years, he served as a Staff Attorney at the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), where he represented survivors of sexual violence in Title IX and related legal matters. He was also involved in PCAR’s legislative advocacy and provided specialized training on Title IX issues.
Before his tenure at PCAR, Konrad worked in the private sector, representing individuals and entities in state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as before various government agencies. During this time, he handled a range of civil rights and employment law matters, including cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and holds a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a B.A. in International Relations from Pennsylvania State University.
Dawn Barker Floyd, J.D.
Deputy Director of Equity & Inclusion & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
E-mail: titleixcoordinator@udel.edu OR dfloyd@udel.edu
Phone: (302) 831-8063
Dawn brings to the University more than 25 years of experience in higher education and law. Most recently, Dawn worked at Lenoir-Rhyne University as the Director of University Compliance and Title IX Coordinator and prior to that she was the Title IX Coordinator at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Dawn began her career in higher education in student life, serving as the Assistant Director of Student Life at Manhattan School of Music and a Residence Life Area Coordinator at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Dawn is an attorney licensed to practice in New York and North Carolina and worked for ten years at private law firms as a litigation associate on a variety of legal matters. Dawn earned her B.A. and M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Appalachian State University and her J.D. form the City University of New York School of Law.
Alice Moore
Protection of Minors Program Coordinator
E-mail: protectionofminors@udel.edu OR ammoore@udel.edu
Phone: (302) 831-8065
