L&S Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI)
This page contains information about the L&S Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, including members, goals, helpful material, and contacts. The L&S DEI Committee is formerly known as the L&S Equity & Diversity Committee.
What is the L&S Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC)?:
The L&S Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee strives to understand and report on the experiences of students, staff and faculty of color, those from historically underrepresented groups, first-generation students and low-income students. The goal: create a welcoming environment for all.
Helpful DEIC Resouces/Material:
- L&S Departmental Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Contacts
- Contact information for equity and diversity liaisons or staff for departments and units within L&S. You may use this list to reach out to other L&S departments for discussions, idea sharing, or collaborations for DEI efforts!
- Departmental DEI Contacts (last updated July 6, 2020)
- Best Practices Document
- A handout describing best practices to promote a fair and equitable climate in departments, with specific suggestions and links to national resources. Written May 2020
- Best Practices for Dept. Diversity Document
- Resources for White Allies
- A UW Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement website with resources, grouped by media type.
- https://diversity.wisc.edu/resources-for-white-allies/
Committee Members (Current as of October 22, 2020)
| Name | Unit/Department | Position |
| Russ Castronovo | English | Faculty |
| Kristin Eschenfelder | L&S Admin/iSchool | Faculty |
| Lori Lopez | Communication Arts | Faculty |
| Gloria Mari-Beffa (Co-Chair) | L&S Admin/Math | Faculty |
| Anne Pringle (Co-Chair) | Botany | Faculty |
| Erika Marin-Spiotta | Geography | Faculty |
| Michael Swift | Computer Science | Faculty |
| Eric Wilcots | L&S Admin, Dean | Faculty |
| Morris Young | English | Faculty |
| Alisha Arnold | L&S Admin (HR) | Academic Staff |
| Kathie Borough | Math | Academic Staff |
| Jennifer Hekman | Asian Languages & Cultures | Academic Staff |
| Jeff Henriques | Psychology | Academic Staff |
| Faye Lux | Political Science | Academic Staff |
| Jose Madera | L&S Admin (SAA-CAE) | Academic Staff |
| DeVon Wilson | L&S Admin (SAA-CAE) | Academic Staff |
| Miranda Weber | L&S Admin (Dean's Office) | Academic Staff |