Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Collaborative

Mission

Along with Georgia Southern University, the College of Science and Mathematics (COSM) celebrates diversity in all its forms. All populations will feel valued and respected, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability. In addition, the University will capitalize on distinctive, unique campus cultures while encouraging strong institutional unity. COSM aims for its people, communities, and disciplines to be diverse and inclusive to ensure vitality as an institution of higher education. We aim to meet the following objectives:

• Recruit, retain, and graduate a diverse graduate and undergraduate student body. 
• Recruit and retain a diverse faculty, staff, and administration that is committed to diversity and inclusive excellence.  
• Support and develop community engagement and relationships focused on inclusion. 

DEI Collaborative Newsletter

• AUGUST 2020: Why is it important for departments to work on diversity & inclusion?
• SEPTEMBER 2020: Collaboration & Team Management
• OCTOBER 2020: Gender & Sexuality
• NOVEMBER 2020: Race & Ethnicity “(Un)conscious Racism: Black & Asian Experiences Intersect”
• JANUARY 2021: Being a Good Ally in STEM
• FEBRUARY 2021: Accessibility
• MARCH 2021: Inclusive Teaching – Part 1
• AUGUST 2021: (In Case You Missed It)
• OCTOBER 2021: Heritage & History
• NOVEMBER 2021: Heritage & History
• JANUARY 2022: Workload Equity

Inclusive Teaching & Resources

Work with our University partners to grow a culture of inclusive excellence in our college by providing opportunities and a safe-space to address themes and issues of inclusion; maintain an up-to-date list of Student Support Resources; provide trainings and resources for COSM students, staff and faculty; and provide access to evaluations tools that can be used to periodically assess COSM’s progress in this important effort.

Contact: Karelle Aiken kaiken@georgiasouthern.edu

Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Plan

Work with members of the college to develop guidelines for the implementation of COSM policies and procedures that reflect, sustain and promote a culture of inclusive excellence throughout the college.

Contact: Sara Gremillion sgremillion@georgiasouthern.edu