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Dean Tatum has been a leader in efforts to recruit and retain an excellent and diverse faculty. He chaired a Dean’s committee that produced a report to guide administrators in conducting searches in ways to assure diversity among candidates. Dean Tatum established the César Chávez and W.E.B. Du Bois Scholarships. He also has supported and been personally involved in the College Academy for Parents, which is designed to increase the number of low-income, minority, and first-generation college students. 
Dr. Tong’s career reflects his advocacy for inclusion and his passion for students. He creates monthly case studies to help students and other health care professionals develop cultural competency skills. Each summer Dr. Tong dedicates himself to PharmCamp, a program that provides underrepresented middle school students an opportunity to come to the UA campus and learn about pharmacy careers. Dr. Tong’s advocacy also extends to his service on University committees such as the Diversity Coalition, the Ombuds Committee, and the President’s Asian Pacific American Advisory Council. 
The Office of Minority Student Recruitment and Early Academic Outreach provides a wealth of far-reaching programs designed to help low-income, minority, and first-generation students realize their college dreams. Among those programs are the College Academy for Parents and the Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement Program which provides intensive college-prep training for middle school and high school students. 
Matthew makes a difference in the residence halls and on the campus as a whole. Matthew has demonstrated outstanding leadership and teamwork in Residence Life’s Caring and Inclusive Learning Communities Initiative. On a campus level, Matthew serves as an Arizona Ambassador and has assisted with programs such as “the Tunnel of Oppression,” “SafeZone Workshops,” and the “Put Yourself in Her Shoes Program.” 
