University of Wisconsin System has appointed Dr. Monica Smith as Associate Vice President for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging effective 6/12/23. Dr. Smith joins the UW System’s staff with a breadth of experience in diversity in higher education, most recently serving as the first Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Augustana College since 2018. Previous positions include the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Elizabethtown College and Director of Inclusion and Diversity at Saint Joseph's University. Dr. Smith is an experienced senior leader with a broad background incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) throughout institutions to create cultures of inclusion and increase a sense of belonging for all students. Dr. Smith holds a DSW and MSW in social work from the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in social work from Eastern College (now University).