TY - JOUR
T1 - A guide to establishing, implementing, and optimizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) committees
AU - Bethea, Maigen
AU - Silvers, Sophielle
AU - Franklin, Latisha
AU - Robinson, Renã A.S.
AU - Brady, Lillian J.
AU - Vue, Neng
AU - Beasley, Heather K.
AU - Kirabo, Annet
AU - Wanjalla, Celestine N.
AU - Shuler, Haysetta D.
AU - Hinton, Antentor
AU - McReynolds, Melanie R.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 the American Physiological Society.
PY - 2024/3
Y1 - 2024/3
N2 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts are increasingly recognized as critical for the success of academic institutions. These efforts are facilitated mainly through the formation of dedicated DEIA committees. DEIA committees enhance professional development and create a more inclusive environment, which benefits all members of the institution. Although leadership and faculty membership have recognized the importance and necessity of DEIA, the roles of DEIA committees may be more ambiguous. Although leadership and faculty may seek to support DEIA at their institutions, they may not always fully understand the necessity of these committees or how to successfully create a committee, foster and promote its success, and sustain its impact. Thus, here, we offer a background rationale and guide for strategically setting up DEIA committees for success and impact within an academic institution with applicability to scientific societies.
AB - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts are increasingly recognized as critical for the success of academic institutions. These efforts are facilitated mainly through the formation of dedicated DEIA committees. DEIA committees enhance professional development and create a more inclusive environment, which benefits all members of the institution. Although leadership and faculty membership have recognized the importance and necessity of DEIA, the roles of DEIA committees may be more ambiguous. Although leadership and faculty may seek to support DEIA at their institutions, they may not always fully understand the necessity of these committees or how to successfully create a committee, foster and promote its success, and sustain its impact. Thus, here, we offer a background rationale and guide for strategically setting up DEIA committees for success and impact within an academic institution with applicability to scientific societies.
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U2 - 10.1152/ajpheart.00583.2023
DO - 10.1152/ajpheart.00583.2023
M3 - Article
C2 - 38276949
AN - SCOPUS:85186749868
SN - 0363-6135
VL - 326
SP - H786-H796
JO - American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology
JF - American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology
IS - 3
ER -