Sean Garrick, associate vice provost in the Office for Equity and Diversity at Minnesota, has been named vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, pending approval next month by UI trustees. His appointment takes effect Aug. 1, and he will be paid $329,999 a year. CHAMPAIGN — An accomplished mechanical engineer who oversees efforts to diversify faculty ranks at the University of Minnesota will be the first chief diversity officer at the University of Illinois. read more