EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION Inclusion is one of the core values of Carnegie Mellon University, “reflected in a culture and climate that seeks, welcomes and advances talented minds from diverse backgrounds.” In the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, we are committed to recruiting, retaining and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community. We believe these values are key to the very heart of our college — that it is a moral imperative for us to provide equal opportunity and support to all, and that doing so makes us a better college. We strive to make Dietrich College a place where people of all identities, perspectives and experiences feel welcome, able to present their authentic selves and empowered to reach their full potential. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. However, it is clear that we have not always upheld these values and made these aspirations a reality. We must do better — and we will.
We strive to make Dietrich College a place where people of all identities, perspectives, and experiences feel welcome, able to present their authentic selves and empowered to reach their full potential.
Guided by our shared understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion for the university , we developed this strategic plan to articulate actionable steps that Dietrich College can take both immediately and in the future.
DIVERSITY
EQUITY
INCLUSION
We believe that every person should feel as though they belong here. We are learning how to involve more unique perspectives and actively invite participation from historically underrepresented groups to make our community a better place for all.
We are intentional about eliminating barriers that have prevented full participation and are working to increase access to resources and networks for underrepresented groups across our student, faculty and staff populations.
We understand and value that every individual is unique. We see this uniqueness shaped by race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs and other life experiences and ideologies.
Conversations with our faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students have identified serious problems facing underrepresented minorities 1 (URMs) and women. Demographic data indicates we have much work to do to attract and retain URM students, faculty and staff, and the environment has often been much less welcoming and inclusive than it should be.
1 For the purposes of our strategic plan, URMs include individuals who identify as Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
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DIETRICH COLLEGE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION PLAN
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