Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

The College of Arts and Sciences continuously strives to create a community that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable. We are committed to enacting and modeling these values in our classrooms, in our daily interactions, and in our communities.

The College Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) leadership committee is made up of College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, and students from all three divisions in the college—Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.  Established in Spring 2023, this committee builds on the history of activism, grassroots, and voluntary labor by College leaders to address inequities and advance our vision of a just, equitable, and welcoming college community.

Mission

This standing committee exists to advance the diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB)-related vision and goals of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Committee charge

• Articulate values and vision for DEIJB-focused work in the college and use that vision to inform the development of concrete goals and objectives
• Support the creation of infrastructure and capacity at the department and college level in the areas of community/culture, pedagogy, curriculum, and hiring/recruitment/retention
• Advise the Dean on practice, policies, and procedures that support the DEIJB vision and goals of the college and advocate for broader university changes needed to advance the College of Arts and Sciences vision for inclusion, equity, and belonging

Committee members and affiliations (2023-2024)

Lezlie Cross, Associate Professor of Theater, Performing and Fine Arts

Brandy Daniels, Assistant Professor Theology/Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

Paige Hall, Associate Professor of Chemistry

Jeff Kerssen-Griep, Professor of Communication and Media

Jennie Marable, CAS Office Manager for Sociology/Social Work, Math, Physics, Ethnic Studies

Molly Matty, Assistant Professor of Biology

Azeb Madebo, Assistant Professor of Communication and Media

Ex officio members

Alice Gates, Professor of Social Work, Professor of Social Work and CAS Faculty Associate for DEIJ Initiatives

Alexandra Stewart, CAS Associate Dean, Professor of German/Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies

CAS students (subset of Student Leadership Advisory Council)

Please contact Alice Gates, College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Associate for DEIJ Initiatives for more information or with questions (gatesa@up.edu).

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