Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity is our strength. Equity is our goal. Inclusion is our strategy.

We value diversity, in all its forms, as a means to fulfill our mission to produce graduates who impact society and enable research that ripples through our economy and communities. We embrace our responsibility to ensure our student body and faculty and staff represent the global community and, secondly, we challenge ourselves to provide greater access and pathways to those who have been traditionally underrepresented in engineering and computer science.

Through our centers and institutes, we are uniquely positioned to increase the number of under-represented students pursuing STEM degrees and utilize technology to address poverty and support sustainable economic development. While the centers and institutes are the organizational homes for these endeavors, our students, faculty, and staff shoulder the responsibility for true impact and equity.

It is often said that culture eats strategy for breakfast; therefore, it is essential that we commit to maintaining a learning and working environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Transparency, curiosity, advocacy, and respect are the bedrocks in which we build an inclusive culture.

Our mission to “do good” lays the foundation for our DEI strategic plan. Our plan outlines goals and strategies that will:

• Increase enrollment, retention, graduation and first destination success of undergraduate Black/African American and Hispanic/LatinX students
• Develop a comprehensive plan to recruit, retain, and promote under-represented faculty
• Support staff career development and advancement

Lyle School of Engineering recognized with ASEE Bronze award for diversity and inclusion

The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Diversity Recognition Program recognizes engineering colleges that make significant, measurable progress in increasing the diversity, inclusion, and degree attainment outcomes of their programs. The bronze level recognition is the highest level ASEE currently has for this honor.

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