DEI Resources for Faculty and Staff
Supporting an Inclusive Campus Community
Supporting the development of our faculty, staff, and students is essential to advancing Edgewood University’s vision of becoming an inclusive model for learning and teaching. These resources and communities reflect our shared commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and help foster a campus where all individuals are valued and able to thrive. For more information on any of these resources, contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
BIPOC Network
The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Network supports Edgewood University’s Dominican values of community and partnership. Understanding that diverse cultures and perspectives enrich our campus community, the Network provides opportunities for BIPOC and other employees to celebrate our rich identities, build belonging, and foster connection across differences.
The BIPOC Network organizes community-building events, encourages critical conversations centered around shared values, and creates space for open, honest discussions about our lived experiences, ultimately striving to make Edgewood University a leading institution where BIPOC employees thrive. In the spirit of inclusivity, any employee may join the BIPOC Network. For more information, contact Dr. Richard Sims.
LGBTQ+ Council
The LGBTQ+ Council fosters a welcoming and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ employees and allies at Edgewood University. Working in partnership with students, this supports well-being, visibility, and belonging throughout our community.
Foundational to Edgewood’s core value of cultivating a community that embraces individuals with diverse characteristics and perspectives, the Council creates space for connection, learning, and dialogue that strengthens the university and enriches our collective experience.
The Council’s Principal Focus Includes:
- Collaborating with students to host LGBTQ+ focused events that foster belonging and relationship building.
- Promoting LGBTQ+ visibility and increase campus awareness of issues impacting LGBTQ+ communities.
- Encouraging open, honest discussions about our experiences and engage in conversations centered around our core values of community, partnership, truth, justice, and compassion.
- Supporting practices, policies, and programs that help LGBTQ+ employees and students to thrive.
For more information on the LGBTQ+ Council, contact Dr. Jacki Black.
Professional Development Opportunities
Edgewood University offers professional development opportunities designed to support inclusive teaching, leadership, and workplace practices. These offerings help our faculty, staff and administrators build the knowledge and skills needed to foster equity, belonging, and respect across our diverse campus community.
Workshops and presentations explore topics such as diverse social identities, communicating across difference, and research-based approaches to inclusive practice. Sessions provide space for self-reflection, discussion, and practicing new skills. Faculty and staff may also engage with resources curated by the DEI team for continued learning.
To learn more about professional development opportunities or to request a workshop or presentation, contact Dr. Jacki Black.
Support for Bias Incidents
Edgewood University defines bias incidents as non-criminal acts directed at individuals or groups based on actual or perceived identities, such as race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship status, documentation status, veteran status, or another identity status protected federally or by university policy.
The university takes incidents of hate and bias seriously. Members of the Bias Assessment Team (BAT) are specifically trained to respond to reports, provide support, and address incidents of bias. All members of our campus community are encouraged to report bias incidents to support a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning and working environment.
Learn more about reporting a reporting a bias incident and the role of the Bias Assessment Team.