To promote equity and inclusion throughout ASEE and to work toward the Strategic Plan goals, the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is organized into Committees. CDEI also has several participation options. Read below for more information or see the Commission’s Bylaws (approved May 14, 2021).
Awards |
Communication |
Conference Planning |
Policy/Letters |
Professional Development |
Strategic Planning & Assessment |
Descriptions of the committees can be found at the bottom of this page.
Standing CommitteesCDEI maintains the following seven Standing Committees to ensure its Goals and Objectives are reached.
The Executive Committee serves as the organization’s leadership body and ensures CDEI’s goals are being accomplished by requiring accountability from all other Committees. The Executive Committee is chaired by the CDEI Chair and consists of the CDEI‘s Leadership Team (Incoming Chair, Chair, and Past Chair), the Other Standing Members outlined in Article IV, and all Committee Chairs. The Chair and/or Co-chair of this committee will submit a short paragraph to the Strategic Planning & Assessment chair by May 1st summarizing their committee’s activities, outcomes, and celebratory points of pride over the course of the year for inclusion in the annual report to the ASEE Board.
The Conference Planning Committee oversees program activities for the ASEE Annual Conference and other conferences where the CDEI chooses to have a presence. This committee’s main initiatives are: CDEI Pavilion: coordinate all content including displays, materials, video displays, co-hosts, giveaways, and schedules within the booth; and Footsteps: coordinate the collection, development, and vetting of thought-provoking messages, as well as the printing of footsteps to be placed around the conferences; and ASEE Mixer: Prepares materials and staffing for the conference mixer session. The Conference Planning Committee consists of a Chair appointed by the CDEI chair and CDEI members who volunteer for the committee. The Conference Planning Committee Chair serves as a de facto Program Chair for CDEI, having primary responsibility interfacing with the ASEE Annual Conference management system. The Chair and/or Co-chair of this committee will submit a short paragraph to the Strategic Planning & Assessment chair by May 1st summarizing their committee’s activities, outcomes, and celebratory points of pride over the course of the year for inclusion in the annual report to the ASEE Board.
The Awards Committee manages the ASEE Best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Paper competition and the ASEE Constituent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. The Awards Committee Chair will oversee the award selections to ensure that the ASEE Board-approved processes are followed. CDEI members who volunteer for the Awards Committee will be responsible for reviewing the Best DEI Paper and ASEE Constituent DEI Award submissions. Committee members with a conflict of interest for a particular award will be recused. The Awards Committee consists of a Chair appointed by the CDEI chair and CDEI members who volunteer for the committee. The Chair and/or Co-chair of this committee will submit a short paragraph to the Strategic Planning & Assessment chair by May 1st summarizing their committee’s activities, outcomes, and celebratory points of pride over the course of the year for inclusion in the annual report to the ASEE Board.
The Communication Committee coordinates communication efforts for the CDEI. This includes the ASEE CDEI Blog, ASEE CDEI Twitter, and CDEI’s website. This committee coordinates messaging and seeks new content. The Communication Committee consists of a Chair appointed by the CDEI chair and CDEI members who volunteer for the committee. The Chair and/or Co-chair of this committee will submit a short paragraph to the Strategic Planning & Assessment chair by May 1st summarizing their committee’s activities, outcomes, and celebratory points of pride over the course of the year for inclusion in the annual report to the ASEE Board.
The Strategic Planning & Assessment Committee helps maintain and track the progress of the ASEE CDEI Strategic Plan with the guidance of the CDEI Leadership Team and in coordination with appropriate committees. This committee shall request reports from all committees, review reports with respect to advancement of the strategic plan, and compile it into a single annual report, with support from the Leadership team by May 15th, before the June ASEE Board meeting. This effort will be in conjunction with the CDEI Leadership Team. The official CDEI report must be submitted via the ASEE Vice-President for Member Affairs by May 15th of each year such that it can be ready for the ASEE Board of Directors June meeting The Strategic Planning & Assessment Committee consists of a Chair appointed by the CDEI chair and CDEI members who volunteer for the committee. The Chair and/or Co-chair of this committee will submit a short paragraph to the Strategic Planning & Assessment chair by May 1st summarizing their committee’s activities, outcomes, and celebratory points of pride over the course of the year for inclusion in the annual report to the ASEE Board.
The Policy & Letters Committee drafts responses to key events for timely advocacy or to encourage diversity, inclusion, or equity policies. This committee will include a minimum of two people and at most five people such that it is nimble enough to rapidly respond to urgent requests for responses. The Policy & Letters Committee consists of a Chair appointed by the CDEI chair and CDEI members who volunteer for the committee. The Chair and/or Co-chair of this committee will submit a short paragraph to the Strategic Planning & Assessment chair by May 1st summarizing their committee’s activities, outcomes, and celebratory points of pride over the course of the year for inclusion in the annual report to the ASEE Board.
The Professional Development Committee is responsible for reviewing submissions and coordinating with presenters for the CDEI workshops held at the annual conference. The PD Committee also supports CDEI and ASEE by organizing virtual workshops and communities of practice throughout the year. The Professional Development Committee consists of a Chair appointed by the CDEI chair and CDEI members who volunteer for the committee. The Chair and/or Co-chair of this committee will submit a short paragraph to the Strategic Planning & Assessment chair by May 1st summarizing their committee’s activities, outcomes, and celebratory points of pride over the course of the year for inclusion in the annual report to the ASEE Board. Ad-Hoc Task ForceOther committees shall be appointed and dissolved by the CDEI Chair as deemed appropriate to the work thereof. The Ad Hoc Task Force will exist for one year unless extended by request of the CDEI Chair. |