Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Our committee’s objectives are to: 

1) support DEI committees and their activities in each department and assist in the coordination of their activities at the college level;  

2) work with UNH’s Office of Community, Equity and Diversity to hold annual trainings for the CEPS community and host regular college-wide discussions on DEI;  

3) promote inclusive teaching and research practices in our classrooms, research laboratories, and field experiences;  

4) foster a community that does not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment through our code of conduct;  

5) ensure that invited seminar speakers represent the diversity in our fields; 

6) increase the recruitment, retention and support of those traditionally underrepresented in CEPS disciplines (e.g. women, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC))  

These objectives are our starting point to ensure that we reach our collective goal of a safe and equitable community. CEPS and all of UNH thrive when our faculty, staff, and students have the opportunities, resources, and support they need to succeed.   

All faculty, staff, students and guests in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences shall treat each other with respect and collegiality. It is the goal of the college to create a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of their appearance, age, background, ability, identity, race, national or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation. It is our firm belief that no human being should have to endure discrimination, harassment, bullying, retaliation, unprofessional behavior, offensive words or actions, unwanted attention, or inappropriate physical contact. In addition to the negative effects on individuals, discrimination, harassment (in any form), and bullying create a hostile environment that reduces the quality, integrity, and pace of the advancement of science, mathematics, and engineering by marginalizing individuals and communities. 

Creating a positive environment is the responsibility of every person in the college. While free speech toward genuine intellectual growth and exploration is protected and encouraged, speech that does not foster mutual respect or uphold the dignity of all individuals prevents the healthy exchange of ideas and will be considered in violation of this code of conduct.  

If you are aware of any violation of this code of conduct, please take appropriate action and report the incident by contacting the Affirmative Action and Equity Office (AAEO) at affirmaction.equity@unh.edu or TEL (603) 862-2930 Voice / TTY Users 7-1-1 or log on to the ReportIt website: http://reportit.unh.edu/.Anonymous reports may be submitted. If you would like to discuss the issue with a member of the CEPS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, you can send an email to ceps.dei@unh.edu, however, you should be aware that the recipient of this email is required by law to report any incident of sexual violence, including sexual harassment, to the AAEO coordinator. 

Below is a list of additional resources for consideration. If you have an additional resource to add to the list, please contact us at 

UNH Community, Equity, and Diversity 

UNH Earth Sciences Department Diversity and Inclusion Committee 

UNH Affirmative Action and Equity Office 

Anti-Racism Training Module