Department of Cell Biology and Physiology

Establish a department-based DEI advisory committee composed of faculty, staff, and students

Formed a Department DEI committee open to students, postdocs, faculty and staff. Subcommittees: Education, Climate, and Culture; Postdoctoral and Faculty Recruitment; and Support Subcommittees. Adopted a DEI Department Statement developed by the Department DEI Committee https://www.med.unc.edu/cellbiophysio/diversity-equity-inclusion-resources

Person/Dept Responsible: Chair/Cell Biology & Physiology

Design and implement approaches to increase applicants from underrepresented groups to faculty job postings

Person/Dept Responsible: Cell Biology & Physiology Chair

Invite more scientists from underrepresented groups to speak in our ongoing bi-monthly department-based research seminar series

Person/Dept Responsible: Cell Biology& Physiology/Chair

Require DEI trainings and reporting for faculty, staff, and trainees within the Department

Department wide “Bias 101” training. December 2020.

Person/Dept Responsible: Chair/DEI Committee CBP