Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC)
Gustavus Adolphus College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. To that end, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee was formed in to encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of college life.
Functions
- To support faculty activities around teaching, professional development, and service that contributes to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the academic program in coordination with the Kendall Center.
- To collect and respond to student/faculty concerns about questions of equity, inclusion and belonging in the academic programs, in collaboration with appropriate academic and administrative bodies.
- To advise and consult with academic units, Student Senate, and administrative bodies, such as the Provost’s Office, the Vice-President for Equity and Inclusion, Center for International and Cultural Education, Center for Inclusive Excellence, the Bias Response Team on policies and plans for fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging in the academic program and policies.
DEIC Membership
- Elected: Each division shall elect one representative and two members shall be elected at large. Members shall be elected to three-year terms.
- Students: Two students shall be elected by the Student Senate. It is strongly recommended that each student be willing to serve a two-year term.
- Non-voting ex officio: Provost or designee, Director of Diversity Development and Multicultural Programs or designee, Director of Center for International and Cultural Education or designee, Director of Human Resources or designee, Director of Kendall Center or designee. Ex-officio representatives are non-voting members.