Senior Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Allen Linton II is Senior Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM). He primarily leads the Academic Leadership Fellowship, supporting the development of Humanities faculty as higher education leaders. Additionally, Allen curates the “Sustaining Belonging” series blending research with concrete strategies to prepare staff and faculty to support students. Previously, he managed the Faculty and Undergraduate Fellows Program for a Diverse Professoriate including successful multiyear fellowships for faculty and students. He also oversees professional development workshops on retention, success, and hiring practices. From 2020-2023, he led the ACM anti-racism strategic plan to address institutional and structural racism within higher education.


