Interim director named for Equity and Diversity Resources

Luis A. Piñero, associate director of the Equity and Diversity Resource Center at UW–Madison, has been named the center’s interim director.

Piñero replaces Gregory J. Vincent, who has accepted a position as vice provost for campus diversity at Louisiana State University. Piñero’s appointment begins today (July 9), and it includes the title of interim assistant vice chancellor to reflect the important role that the person in this position plays related to workforce diversity, says Melany S. Newby, vice chancellor for legal and executive affairs.

“Luis is a valuable member of the EDRC staff, and as the interim assistant vice chancellor and director he will ensure that the institution continues its high level of commitment to workforce diversity while we search for Greg’s full-time replacement,” Newby says.

Piñero will oversee the day-to-day operations of the EDRC and assume a leadership role on campus workforce diversity initiatives and issues, including faculty hiring. He joined the EDRC in 1982, when it was known as the Office of Affirmative Action and Compliance. He was appointed associate director in 1991 and served as interim director from May 1994 to August 1995.

After joining the university in 1995, Vincent coordinated the Office of Affirmative Action and Compliance’s transition to the EDRC, which reflects its focus on equity and diversity and the office’s role as a campus resource.

Newby says the search for Vincent’s permanent replacement should begin by the end of July. Vincent starts work at LSU in late August.