Purpose
To provide expertise and guidance to the WVU School of Medicine regarding all matters of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Duties and Responsibilities
To continually assess and address the impact of systemic inequality on School of Medicine programs and culture. Areas of interest may include (but are not limited to):
- Recruitment of students, residents, staff and faculty
- Admissions
- Retention
- Campus Culture
- Education and Training
To serve as campus leaders in modeling inclusive behavior and advocating for those who may not have an equal voice.
Goals
Among the committee’s goals are hosting special events during Diversity Week, developing workshop and training opportunities, and evaluating hiring and recruiting procedures.