SEA Change Initiative for DEI in STEMM at NC State
Comprehensive initiative by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in STEMM at U.S. higher education institutions. NC State's participation involves self-assessment, collaborative sessions, and enhancing DEI strategies within the STEMM field.
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SEA Change STEMM Equity Achievement A comprehensive initiative from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) https://seachange.aaas.org/ Sheri L. Schwab, Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity
What is SEA Change? A proven self-assessment process to effect sustainable, positive change for DEI in STEMM at U.S. institutions of higher education NC State joined in 2020 as the third charter member NC State participates in collaborative idea-sharing sessions with this cohort of 17+ institutions
The Three Pillars of SEA Change Institute Awards Community Opportunities for members to share and discuss strategies for enhancing DEI in STEMM Centralized repository for resources and educational opportunities related to DEI in STEMM and higher education Members may apply for awards that recognize commitment to sustainable systemic change re DEI in STEMM
Bronze Award Applications include: An in-depth, data-rich self-assessment of institutional makeup, policies, hiring and career transitions, culture & climate; Identification of data gaps and plans to collect missing information in the future; Identification of significant issues & barriers related to DEI; A SMART action plan. Award based on: Commitment and action to assess and remove structural and systemic barriers to the inclusion of all individuals of talent, which enhances quality of learning and work and supports STEM excellence.
NC States Aims for Participating Conduct a comprehensive and thoughtfully-designed self-assessment that can be used as a benchmarking tool for periodic analysis; Identify short- and long-term goals that will assist in sustainable and systemic progress toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive NC State; Implement an accountability structure, buttressed by SEA Change s peer review process, to strengthen NC State s efforts; Deepen understanding of the need for DEI in achieving innovation from an academic lens; Increase recruitment, retention and climate for faculty, staff and students in STEMM (and throughout the university).
Next Steps NC State has assembled its Self Assessment Team Team will engage in assessment and goal-setting Dec 21 Apr 22 Website to help communicate progress (coming soon) Plan to submit application for Bronze Award in April 2022
For more information Sheri L. Schwab Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity slschwab@ncsu.edu 919.515.4559
