LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Kenneth Hall has been named the Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID) for the Lock Haven University Department of Athletics.
 
Hall, a 1994 LHU graduate and a former Bald Eagle student-athlete, was recently named the interim director for LHU's new Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Announced in June, the new office will serve as a resource and advocate for the university community to voice their concerns, present and work through issues, create policies and help ensure that the plans and decisions made by the university take into consideration the need to be a more inclusive campus and a vehicle for change.
 
An alumnus with degrees in business administration and accounting, Hall began his career at LHU 26 years ago as an assistant director of admissions. The former LHU football player served in that position for eight years before transitioning to the position of director of the office of Human and Cultural Diversity. Hall became the director of the Center for Excellence and Inclusion in August 2013. He also earned a master's degree in education from LHU.
 
"I would like to thank Dr. Robert Pignatello, LHU president, for this opportunity and I would also like to thank Dr. Tom Gioglio, director of athletics, for welcoming me to his leadership team," Hall said. "It is an honor to help with such important work.  I look forward to joining The Haven athletics family.
 
The designation of an athletics diversity and inclusion designee represents the NCAA's recognition of inclusion as a core value. The designation supports the Presidential Pledge and Commitment to Promoting Diversity and Gender Equity in Intercollegiate Athletics. It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity.
 
As the Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee, Hall will work alongside Haven Athletics' administrators, coaches and student-athletes to foster such an atmosphere and will coordinate with a national network of colleagues to ensure Lock Haven has access to the NCAA and conference resources and programming for diversity and inclusion.
 
"Kenny is one of the most respected members of the LHU community, and his experience, knowledge and student focus will be valuable in supporting the athletic department's goal to enhance and support an inclusive environment," Dr. Tom Gioglio, LHU Director of Athletics, said. "We are fortunate to have Kenny as our NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Designee. His personality, communication skills, along with his programming expertise will be well-suited in educating our student-athletes, coaches and staff. I look forward to working together with Kenny as the athletic department continues to move forward."