Institutional Advocacy Committee

The purpose of the Institutional Advocacy (IA) Committee is to provide direction to the GSC in its operations as much as it overlaps with social justice issues and to determine the problems and areas where improvements can be made. The IA Committee is tasked with identifying and pursuing information regarding issues of importance, including but not limited to community nutrition, cultural sensitivity, healthcare, inclusion and diversity in STEM, LGBTQ+ community, parent and family needs, sustainability, and transportation.

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Chair: Megan Hall

Megan E. Hall is a PhD student and Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Sociology. Prior to coming to UK, she earned bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Plant Biology from North Carolina State University (2020) and a master’s degree in Appalachian Studies from Appalachian State University (2023). In her doctoral work, she is developing a theory of interlocking disasters to help understand how communities respond to repeated instances of catastrophe. Megan was born and raised in Candler, NC, and is a first-generation college student from a working-class family. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, thrifting, and spending time with loved ones.

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