Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council

The College of Engineering is committed to fostering a welcoming equitable and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the College. To lead our efforts in this area, in November of 2018 the College established a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council made up of faculty, staff, and students. The Council meets monthly throughout the academic year.

DEI Council Charge

Provide leadership within the college to promote and achieve a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially racial/ethnic and gender diversity, as evidenced by COE policies and practices;

Lead the college’s engagement in the ASEE Diversity Recognition Program and the creation of the college’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plans; and

Provide ongoing feedback and recommendations on proposed new and current DEI related functions to promote a cycle of progress for a more effective DEI and anti-racism infrastructure across all areas and units of the college.

DEI Feedback Membership Application

Council Members

Council Members (2020-2021)

Council Members (2020-2021)

Name / Title if employee	Status	Unit
Sarah Vigmostad* Associate Professor	Faculty	Biomedical
Cathy Koebrick* Director of Human Resources	Staff	Dean’s Office
James Ankrum Associate Professor	Faculty	Biomedical
Josh Atcher Director, Academic Resources & Support	Staff	Academic Programs
Kai Ayala	Undergrad Student	Mechanical Engineering
Er-Wei Bai DEO & Professor	Faculty	Electrical & Computer
Luis Barrera	Undergrad Student	Chemical Engineering
Martell Bell	Graduate Student	Mechanical
Dina Blanc Departmental Administrator	Staff	Electrical & Computer
Anna Burson	Undergrad Student	Chemical Engineering
Vance Davis	Undergrad Student	Environmental Engineering
Jatin Dhamrait	Undergrad Student	Biomedical Engineering
Nicole Grosland Associate Dean for Academic Programs	Faculty	Dean’s Office
Bernice Kubicek	Graduate Student	ITI / Electrical & Computer
Kristin Lang Director, Undergraduate Diversity Programs & Academic Advisor	Staff	Academic Programs
Megan Lindmark	Graduate Student	IIHR / Civil & Environmental
Joshua Lobb Academic Program Specialist	Staff	Biomedical
Matthew Main	Undergrad Student	Chemical Engineering
Dan McGehee Associate Professor & Director, NADS	Faculty	NADS / Industrial & Systems
Priyadarshini Pennathur Associate Professor	Faculty	Industrial & Systems
Jerry Schnoor Professor	Faculty	Civil & Environmental
Michael Schrodt	Graduate Student	ITI / Biomedical
Kristina Venzke** Assistant to the Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Programs & Faculty	Staff	Dean’s Office
Kristan Worthington Assistant Professor	Faculty	Biomedical
Brianna Marcelo*** Director, UI Diversity Resources & Strategic Initiatives	Staff	University DEI

*Council co-chair

**Council administrative support

***Ex-officio member

ACTIVITIES

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DEI Programs

DEI programs sponsored by the College of Engineering

See our programs

Action Plan and Reports

Listening Posts Summary, Annual Report, and FY21 Action Plan

Go to Plan and Reports

Virtual Engagement Opportunities

Diversity Resources is offering a variety of free, virtual ways to engage.

Learn More

Funding Opportunities

Initiatives

The College of Engineering (COE) and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Council are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for COE faculty, staff, and students.

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Student Professional Development Awards

The DEI Council awards professional development grants to students in the College of Engineering (undergraduate or graduate)

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Undergraduate Scholarships

This new tuition and fees scholarship is open to all undergraduate students promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in the College of Engineering.

The Seamans Center is open from 7:00am – 7:00pm during the Spring semester. The Dean’s Office (3100 SC) is open and physically staffed 1:00pm – 4:00pm, M-F. For more info and entrance locations, visit our website.

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