Inclusion and Anti-Bias Efforts
It is the goal of The Graduate School (TGS) to cultivate an environment that values diverse backgrounds, approaches, and perspectives—all essential ingredients for true academic excellence.
Explore some of the ways that Northwestern and TGS work to foster an inclusive environment.
The Graduate School Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (DIAC)
The DIAC is a board of graduate and professional students, faculty and staff, postdoctoral fellows, alumni, and employee partners who provide feedback and guidance on TGS diversity and inclusion plans. Learn more about the council.
Bias reporting
Reporting, understanding, and preventing unacceptable behaviors such as bias, sexual misconduct, and hazing are essential to maintaining our caring community. Northwestern offers various avenues for
reporting these incidents as well as receiving confidential care and support if you need it. Learn about Northwestern's Bias Incident Response Team and how to report bias, discrimination, harassment or misconduct.