This sub committee is responsible for planning and executing 6 CDEI department colloquia per academic year—the Equitable Unified Academic Learning Setting (EqUALS) series. These colloquia must be focused on equity in STEM and should be from experts in equity research.
Functions/Tasks
Improve departmental knowledge of equity in STEM through the EqUALS colloquia series.
Meeting Frequency
This sub-committee is expected to meet monthly during the academic year.
Oversight Committee/Body
CDEI Committee
Records
The agenda will be posted 24 hours in advance and will comprise open and closed business, minutes of the meeting will be posted within one week (closed minutes available to committee members only).
Governance
The team will work as a sub-committee of the CDEI committee.
All colloquia must be approved by the CDEI committee.
Annual Charge
Identify speakers for EqUALS via input from students and student groups (NOBCChE, QIC, SACNAS, WIC, Delta Program, etc.)
Execute and host 6 colloquia per academic year, occurring Fridays at 3:30 pm.