Welcome

At Mines, we’re all about individuality, and we place a high value on out-of-the-box thinking.  After all, that’s how we make scientific breakthroughs and develop game-changing ideas.

By providing support services and resources through diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) initiatives, we aim to nurture this thinking and work towards a more inclusive and equitable campus environment for students, staff and faculty alike.

Please contact DEIA with any questions you have about Mines DEIA, what it means to you, your department or office and how you can be a part of making Mines an inspiring and inclusive place for every Oredigger.


Why DEIA at Mines?

We have experienced what research has proven.  Diversity in groups and organizations results in:

  • Richer learning experiences for students, faculty and staff
  • Teams that are better at problem solving
  • More innovation around complex problems

Enabling access to Mines creates diversity.
A culture of inclusion sustains diversity.

Phillips Scientific American (2014), Carrell et al (2010) The Quarterly Journal of Economics – TAMU ADVANCE, Mitchell (2017) The Columbia Spectator  

DEIA Goals

  • Attract, retain and graduate a thriving and diverse student body
  • Attract, retain, develop and promote a thriving and diverse employee community
  • Cultivate an inclusive campus culture that promotes and celebrates inclusion and achievement
  • Inspire shared responsibility, participation and accountability for DEIA efforts across the Mines community

Ways Orediggers can engage with DEIA @ Mines

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Foundational

Foundation level content often provides an introductory understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Intermediate

Appropriate for those looking to build on their knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion.

 

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Advanced

For those who are looking for ways to increase their expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Try an inclusion icebreaker at your next meeting

Review racial equity resources

Join a Mines Community Alliance (MCA)

Attend campus DEIA events

Join a student organization supported by WISEM or MEP

Participate in Mines climate surveys

Attend workshops at the annual Celebration of DEIA

Join the Mines DEIA Council

Submit a DEIA award nomination

Apply for a community grant

Incorporate DEIA best practices in candidate reviews & selection

Promote hiring excellence

Join your department or unit’s diversity committee

Introduce yourself with your pronouns, include in email signature

Become an Ambassador, Advocate, Fellow or MCA Chair

Incorporate DEIA best practices in grants and proposals

Include DEIA in performance management

Lead a K-12 outreach activity

Use the inclusive classroom checklist

Advise a student organization

Facilitate a workshop at the annual Celebration of DEIA