Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Information Services' Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (referred to jointly as DEIB) are four words that have greater importance than the sum of their parts. It captures the culture of any organization in managing a diverse workforce that feels included and has equal opportunities to succeed.

We commit to recognizing our diversity is among our greatest strengths by building a strong foundation through:

  • Recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting a talented and diverse workforce;
  • Improving productivity and business goals through thoughtful, intellectually rigorous, and respectful engagement with a wide range of viewpoints and perspectives;
  • Fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace in which all staff members feel included, respected, safe, and valued;
  • Implementing, monitoring, and reviewing our DEIB plan on a yearly basis and providing the necessary resources and training to ensure we meet our goals and the needs of our University community;
  • Cultivating inclusive work environments in which all can fully participate in the life of the institution and experience a sense of belonging.

By identifying and removing barriers and fostering individual potential, Information Services will cultivate a community where all members can learn and grow. Our community is committed to a safe environment that encourages intellectual, academic, and social interaction and engagement across multiple intersections of identities. 

To build and leverage a diverse and inclusive workforce and workplace by building leadership capability and organizational capacity. This requires all employees and to do their part. Leaders must possess diversity and inclusion competencies to lead and manage an engaged workforce. Others must treat their colleagues with respect by listening to different viewpoints, opinions, thoughts, and ideas and embracing a culture of inclusion.

Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all of our work.