Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Diversity, Equity & InclusionSouthern Illinois University Carbondale will be the model for inclusive excellence; we will engage and welcome all stakeholders on and off campus.

OBJECTIVES: DEFINES WHAT SIU WILL ACHIEVE

  • Objective 1: Be intentional in our recruitment, support and advancement of a diverse student body, faculty and staff
  • Objective 2: Create safe spaces for all students
  • Objective 3: Increase cross-cultural engagement between students, faculty and staff.
  • Objective 4: Cultivate and nurture a campus community that values, respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Objective 5: Increase retention and graduation rates with racial and ethnic parity

KEY INITIATIVES: HOW SIU WILL ACHIEVE ITS OBJECTIVES

  1. Reallocate University resources so that diversity, equity and inclusion is clearly prioritized and valued
  2. Focus on economic development opportunities that attract diverse businesses in our community
  3. Diversify the curriculum so that all students learn about DE&I
  4. Reward faculty for cross-disciplinary collaborations
  5. Proactively develop social activities for new faculty to aid retention
  6. Provide more formal opportunities for mentoring to support new (and mid-career) faculty
  7. Conduct yearly workshops for Associate Professors to prepare for promotion to full Professor
  8. DE&I initiatives need to be discussed regularly in meeting (walk-the-talk)
  9. Incorporate DE&I into faculty on-boarding and New Student Orientation
  10. Increase staff and resources for programming for students — especially first generation and marginalized students
  11. Increase mentorship opportunities and resources for underserved populations
  12. Improve communication between academic programs
  13. Invest in defining, evolving, and sustaining a robust organizational culture
  14. Provide pipeline programs and mentorships
  15. Improve our capability for early detection of needs and disabilities
  16. Provide scholarship dollars that target underserved populations
  17. DE&I training for Residential Life staff (includes directors, hall directors and resident assistants)
  18. Develop opportunities for faculty, staff and students to engage in scholarship and research activities that address DE&I social issues