GREENVILLE, Pa.—Tyla Belton ’21, G’22 was recently appointed to serve as the interim Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Thiel College during the spring 2022 semester.
In her new position, Belton will lead efforts on campus to foster and maintain an increasingly inclusive environment that welcomes, embraces, supports, and celebrates diversity in all its forms at Thiel College. Serving as a resource to all students, faculty, and staff, Belton’s role will include advocacy, student services, program development, and training/outreach. She will collaborate with offices and individuals across campus to advance equity and inclusion and support students through recruitment and retention efforts, advising student organizations, and eliminating barriers to success and participation.
“I am so excited and honored for this opportunity. At Thiel, leadership and learning occurred for me both inside and outside the classroom. My passion for social justice has always burned brightly inside me so I am grateful for this opportunity to expand the work that has been done regarding diversity, equity and inclusion at Thiel. I look forward to supporting and advocating for students and employees of all identities and backgrounds to feel safe and empowered on our campus and beyond.”
About 23 percent of Thiel’s student body identifies as a member of a minority or underrepresented population, which is among the highest for small liberal arts undergraduate colleges in the region.
Belton earned her undergraduate degree in political science from the College in May 2021. She spent her final semester prior to graduation as an intern in Washington D.C. as part of the Lutheran Colleges Washington Semester program. She returned to the College in July 2021 as part of the first graduate student cohort to pursue the new Master of Arts in communication and leadership being offered at Thiel.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.