Albert Lepage ‘65, Deacon William Barrows Trustee Emeritus of Hebron Academy.

David Ruiz Director of the Lepage Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

 

HEBRON — Albert Lepage ‘65 and the Advisory Council of the Albert Lepage Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Hebron Academy, in partnership with the Board of Trustees, recently announced new initiatives at Hebron Academy to set the foundation for the Albert Lepage ‘65 Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Center is established to develop the values of global cultural awareness around equity and inclusion among trustees, faculty, staff, students and parents, enabling all associated with Hebron Academy to become leaders in areas of equity and social justice.

Appointment of a new Director for the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Current Dean of Student Life and Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force David Ruiz has accepted the position of Director for the Albert Lepage ‘65 Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. His role will be to coordinate and implement Hebron Academy’s mission and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in thought, people, and ideas. This position will have an institution-wide impact, function at the senior leadership level, and report directly to the Head of School. With partnership from the administrative team, the Director will work to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion in all sectors of the school including curriculum review, admissions, hiring, faculty evaluation, alumni relations, strategic visioning and finance.

Creation of a Faculty Award for Classroom Curriculum Innovation

Starting in the 2021-2022 academic year, faculty will have the opportunity to be considered for the Albert Lepage ‘65 Faculty Award for Curriculum Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This $10,000 cash award will be distributed annually to the faculty member who innovates classroom curriculum to reflect diversity, equity and inclusion. Along with the advice of the Advisory Council, the recipient is determined by the Head of School and Director of Diversity. The award is funded for 2022-2032, at minimum, and will be presented by Albert Lepage at the final faculty meeting of the academic year.

“Albert Lepage’s vision and investment in diversity, equity and inclusion is transformative for the Academy, and the effects will be felt by generations of Hebron students and alumni,” said Dan Marchetti, Head of School. “We are in awe of Albert’s vision and grateful to him for his service to Hebron as a trustee and as a benefactor. Stay tuned for more news on this front.”

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