faculty

Harnessing the Power of Transdisciplinary Research:
Faculty members from multiple disciplines come together to
partner with community organizations and groups. These TDR
teams identify structural inequalities and other social
justice concerns, and submit research proposals which are
peer-reviewed. The Consortium’s small grants are used for
course releases, student researchers, and capacity-building
of community partners.
students

Empowering the Next Generation of Social Justice
Researchers to Collaborate with Community:
Graduate, professional, and undergraduate students
participate in research teams, learning first-hand about
social justice research, creating new knowledge through
transdisciplinary collaborations, and translating research
into action with community partners. Students also
participate in professional development opportunities
offered by the Consortium.
community involvement

Translating Research into Community Action:
TDR teams collaborate with community partners to develop
transformative, novel solutions, and to tackle intransigent
structural inequalities. Teams address local to global
challenges with outcomes designed to translate research into
meaningful social justice action.
leadership

The Consortium is directed by Dr. Cate Fosl (Arts & Sciences), and Professor Enid Trucios-Haynes (Law). A lead partner working group includes Professor Cedric Merlin Powell (Law), Dr. Faye Jones (Medicine), and Dr. Monica Wendel (Public Health). This lead partner working group consults a Consortium Steering Committee, as well as an University Advisory Committee.
From 2017-2020, a Research Manager and Graduate Assistants have managed day-to-day operations with the directors. This includes Research Managers Em Nordling (2018-20), Dr. Keri Mathis (Acting, 2018), and Cassia Herron (2017-18). Several Administrative Graduate Assistants have worked with the Consortium from 2017-20, including: Dr. Keri Mathis (2017-18) (Wake Forest), Dr. Michelle Day, Sara Williams, and Adrienne Smith.
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