Assistant Dean Jesse Thompson, Jr.

Email: jthomps5@uiuc.edu
Highest Degree: Ed. D.
Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Year Graduated: 1989

Major Responsibilities:
Recruitment and academic support of undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented groups, and specialized development activities.

Coordination of pre-college, transfer and undergraduate experiential programs for underrepresented students.
Liaison with Historically Black (HBCU), Hispanic (HACU), and Tribal Controlled Colleges to promote inter institutional collaboration and cooperation.
Provide leadership to ACES-wide initiatives to promote diversity among students, faculty, and staff.

More information about Diversity Programs in ACES.