Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee

The School of Education’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) was formed in 1971 under the direction of former Dean Donald McCarty.  EDIC promotes the goals of equity, diversity, and inclusion by considering and making recommendations that promote an equitable and inclusive culture within the School. Under the leadership of the associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion, the general responsibility of this committee is to advise the associate dean on issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion for School faculty, staff, and students.

The charge of the committee is to provide:

• A forum for sharing information across the School of Education regarding programs, policies, practices, and activities that promote equity-mindedness and inclusive working and learning environments, including data on Schoolwide demographics, climate surveys, and program effectiveness.
• Input, coordination, and collaboration on equity and inclusion efforts and communication plans about equity, diversity, and inclusion in the School.
• Planning and feedback regarding the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion’s goals, objectives, and strategic implementation plan, related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A mechanism to support School departments and units in developing tools, policies, and practices to guide and assess their equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts in accordance with the strategic priorities of the School of Education.
• Support for the associate dean in their efforts to be responsive to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Chair:
Dr. Percival Matthews, Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Membership:
Representatives from School departments and units

Meetings:
The EDIC shall meet once a month during the academic year.
The EDIC shall form subcommittees as needed to work on desired aspects of the committee’s charge.

School of Education Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI)

Any questions about this committee should be directed to: Jason Roth, Administrative Specialist, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (jason.roth@wisc.edu).