
Elizabeth Mendez-Shannon

Julie Rothbardt
Year One Progress
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Conducted review of departmental strategic plans for DEI components and integration
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Compiled data on the types of diversity initiatives and trainings in CLAS departments
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Established a baseline understanding of departmental mentoring practices
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Hired CLAS DEI Director Dr. Liz Mendez-Shannon
Year Two Priorities
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Invest in the structure and culture to better support and access mentoring across CLAS
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Collaboratively define a vision and roadmap for DEI in CLAS
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Build community among committee, departmental, and college structures to increase capacity for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work in CLAS
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Create a hub for DEI-related activities, information and resources in CLAS, including a toolkit to empower individuals, groups and departments