Magazine Features Piece by Assistant Director in Facilities

Mallica D. Reynolds, assistant director of regional facilities with the NSU Office of Facilities Management, published an article in the APPA Facilities Manager Magazine September/October 2023 edition. The piece focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, particularly the endeavors of the NSU Office of Facilities Management DEI Committee.

The FAC DEI committee was formed around three years ago by Daniel Alfonso, the vice president of Facilities Management and Public Safety at NSU. The committee focuses on educational, service, and recreational activities within the department. These activities engage the 200+ employees from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds with the aim of improving their sense of belonging at NSU. Each month the team identifies a diversity topic and host lectures, service opportunities, and/or luncheon highlighting opportunities for the department to expand its DEI mindset and viewpoints.

FAC has also collaborated on student events to improve DEI culture throughout the university. FAC employee Assistant Director Dr. Rod Colas serves on the NSU DEI team. Decisions and events from that university wide team are also incorporated into the FAC endeavors. The FAC diversity committee is currently under the leadership of Building Manager Candice Leaty, M.S.

NSU is an active member of APPA/SRAPPA and is a driving force setting new Facility Management trends on a national level. APPA is an international facilities management organization representing more than 17,000 educational facilities professionals from over 1,200 learning institutions. APPA is the Diamond standard for Higher Educational Facilities Management.

Read the full article.

Posted 10/08/23