The PHAS Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee has the mandate from the department head to identify the department’s needs and priorities and address these needs by implementing high-impact initiatives and programs. The committee also advises and supports the advancement of department-wide policies and procedures informed by community feedback.
Values
- Safety and wellbeing: We prioritize a feeling of physical and psychological safety, and wellbeing of everyone in our community, offering equal access to departmental resources.
- Community: We strive to produce events and spaces to foster a close knit community in the department, inspiring mutual understanding and collaboration.
- Respect: We value the perspectives introduced by different members and their experiences and believe that all should be respected, regardless of background or position in the department.
- Empowerment: We are committed to supporting all department members and empowering historically marginalized identities within our community, ensuring everyone is heard and has access to resources needed to succeed.
- Continuous Betterment: We seek to improve our work in implementing best changes for equity, diversity and inclusion through engagement in open dialogue with the members of our community and professional development.