Support for this position has emerged over time from students and diversity focused working teams. For example, in 2018 students who completed IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access) training recommended 5 action items; one was an explicit request for a Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Open letter from community members (7-21-2020) signed by nearly 150 people
Faith-based members of our community
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