Mission:

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) and the program in Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) hold central the value that all members of our community are treated with respect and are provided equal opportunities for success in our educational and work environments. A more complete statement of our shared values is maintained here. As part of our efforts to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive community, the DIB Council plays a fundamental role in implementing strategies, policies, and initiatives to advance diversity, inclusion, and belonging. 

The Council is charged to work with the EPS Academic Programs Manager (Campbell Halligan) to identify and help implement opportunities to fulfill this central mission. Its activities include, but are not necessarily limited to: spearheading initiatives to recruit, support, and retain a diverse and inclusive community of scholars and staff; collecting community-sourced feedback and suggestions; serving as a resource and reference for issues related to harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, country of national origin, visa status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability handicap, pregnancy status and other legally protected categories; leading community-wide events around issues of diversity and inclusion; and advising and consulting with the EPS and ESE Area Chairs on possible actions related to the above goals.