Diversity, Equity, Access, & Inclusion Committee
The mission of the CEHHS Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion Committee is to work collaboratively to advocate and support diversity in our college community, to encourage opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to grow in their own understanding of diversity, and to promote equality of opportunity for all.
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Committee Mission
The CFAM DEAI committee will support & ensure a diverse and inclusive climate for students, staff, faculty, and leadership through 1) listening actions [actively gathering questions/concerns about current climate] and 2) leading actions [efforts to improve and maintain an inclusive and equitable environment for all] meeting or exceeding college determined goals.
Committee Membership
Melissa Berke - Dean's Office, Co-Chair
Herbie Thompson - Co-Chair
Andrew Stem - School of Communication
Amanda Von Goodrich - School of Communication
Hannah Weaver - School of Music
Megan Carroll - Staff Representative
Abbie Syrek - Ex-Officio
Intergroup Dialogue
In conjunction with the UNO Office of Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion, the School of Communication offers the Intergroup Dialogue program which teaches faculty, staff and students skills to communicate across difference. It is offered as both a professional development opportunity for faculty and staff as well as a course for all university students (CMST 2300 and CMST 3300).
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Events
The CFAM DEAI committee strives to promote and support the events that feature scholars, artists, musicians, and other creators from historically-underrepresented populations.
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Our Vision
The College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM) responds to rapidly changing developments in the arts, communication, media and technology. The college maintains its foundation in the liberal arts.
The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) and the larger community are best served by a diverse academic body that uses its liberal arts roots in order to understand and engage with the new world of interactive media, the power of communication, and traditional and new ways of artistic expression. The college is committed to educating scholars, artists, and citizens who will contribute to the world in its understanding and appreciation of the arts, culture, and humanity.