Dorsey honored for empowerment work

    Dominic Dorsey, director of Disability Support Services at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is officially a Champion of Community Engagement.
    Dorsey was honored by The Empower Indy Inc. in conjunction with the Powerhouse Church of Indianapolis Inc., at the Second Annual EmPOWERment Black Tie Gala in May in Indianapolis.
    The organization annually honors those who have committed their life to justice and the empowerment of the community. In its award letter, Dorsey was commended for an “unfailing fight” and commitment to social equality, especially as it pertains to the LGBT community and gender equality.
    Dorsey arrived at SIUE in January 2018 after serving as associate director of Adaptive Educational Services at Indiana University Purdue University in Indianapolis since 2014.