Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice (CDEIJ)
The mission of the CDEIJ is to serve as the primary policy advisor to the University on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The CDEIJ actively evaluates and addresses the institutional barriers that prevent the full and equitable participation of faculty, staff, and students of underrepresented backgrounds (including, but not limited to, social identities such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, gender, sex, religion, socioeconomic status, etc.).
The Committee manages and monitors educational opportunities and foster an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff on matters of diversity and social justice, as well as enacts plans to improve access for both students and employees from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to recruitment and selection opportunities. The CDEIJ reports to the CEO/Senior Provost and the Provost.
CDEIJ Committee Members
Manognya Murukutla , PhD
Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
