University of Utah chooses new diversity official

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The University of Utah is bringing on a new director for its American Indian Resource Center.

The Office for Equity and Diversity has chosen Franci Taylor as the new leader.

Taylor is a member of the Choctaw tribe. She comes from Washington State University, where she was the Native American retention counselor.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports (https://bit.ly/1lun4xL) Taylor’s first day on the job is July 1.

Campus and community members are set to welcome her with a reception at the resource center.