(408) Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion Leadership and Development at University of New Mexico

Background: Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts at the UNM COP have demonstrated growth and expansion over the past 4 years. These efforts are seen by leadership as important and necessary efforts across all the mission areas of the College. The Dean’s Executive Leadership Committee (DELC) created a new administrative position of Director of DEAI and 3 years later Assistant Dean of DEAI to serve as the point person for College participation in DEAI efforts. Faculty demonstrate being active participants in creating a space of belonging for all faculty, staff and students.
Organizational Culture Change is a response to UNM COP member behavior for supporting for DEAI action. We have engaged in the following action:
1. Establish a committee representative of diverse groups in the College including Faculty, Staff and Students.
2. Work with College leadership to develop a process for all College learners to express concerns related to a just and equitable academic environment.
3. Develop a faculty and student recruitment plan that will identify and attract applicants that build College diversity.
4. Facilitate discussions to revise College vision and mission statement to support DEAI values.
5. Implement a standardized annual evaluation plan for reporting faculty and chair DEAI efforts.
6. Utilize and further develop and existing COP Strategic Planning Standard 6 (Promote open communication, trust, inclusion and advocacy.)
7. All committee members actively participate in modeling and demonstrating being an active learner of DEAI values.
8. Our DEAI value based strategic plan is an integral part of our COP strategic plan.