Diversity Equity Inclusion Strategic Plan_March03_2021

FACULTY

GOAL 2: E nsure a multicultural and inclusive faculty climate. STRATEGY A: COMMUNICATE AND RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PRIORITY LEVEL 2 PRIORITY LEVEL 1

PRIORITY LEVEL 2

Standardize messaging and communications

Create reporting mechanisms Once a semester, the dean will report on the status of Dietrich College’s DEI initiatives.

Ensure diversity is visible in event and seminar series roles  Make sure that there is diversity in college and department-level events, such as conferences, seminar series, events, graduation and other community events.

Dietrich leadership will reinforce the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda to stress the importance of this mission. Messaging may include discussions of diversity, equity and inclusion in communications to students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff and other constituents. Each department and the college should conduct a diversity audit of images and content in web materials, marketing materials and other communications.

PRIORITY LEVEL 2

PRIORITY LEVEL 1

Establish DEI Awards Establish awards and recognition for faculty involved in diversity, equity and inclusion activities. Awards will be given at graduation ceremonies or other Dietrich College events.

Ensure transparency  Develop transparent search procedures for Dietrich leadership positions and faculty chairs.

STRATEGY B: INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING

ABOUT AND VALUING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. PRIORITY LEVEL 1

PRIORITY LEVEL 2

Create events The Dietrich College and the departments will sponsor events that focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. This could be a series of talks or a conference that highlighted these issues.

Develop training Dietrich College should offer diversity and inclusion training modules for faculty that could be developed internally or acquired externally. The CMU steering implementation committee is pilot-testing staff training modules that could be delivered to faculty as well.

DIETRICH COLLEGE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION PLAN

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