Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board
The Graduate School Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council (GS-DAiC) is responsible for providing the leadership of The Graduate School (TGS) with feedback and guidance on diversity and inclusion plans and initiatives focused on graduate and professional students, postdoctoral scholars, and other key constituency groups. The membership of the GS-DAC includes representatives of the following constituency groups:
- Graduate and professional students
- Faculty and staff
- Postdoctoral trainees
- Alumni
- Employer partners
Alumni, employer partners, faculty, and staff serve on the GS-DAC via invitation and/or nomination. Graduate and professional students and postdoctoral trainees serve on the GS-DAC via selection through an application process. Members of the GS-DAC provide insights on established best diversity and inclusion practices within the academy, industry, NGO’s, and government, which helps inform the efforts within the Graduate School.