2. JEADI Work at UNM

JEADI at UNM is led by  the Division for Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and supported by the University President. Key efforts and plans include:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce: This taskforce, consisting of various university leaders, provides recommendations and works on strategic plans for enhancing DEAI at UNM.
• Strategic Plans: UNM’s strategic plans aim to diversify faculty and staff, enrich unit climates, strengthen mentor-mentee relationships, enhance student success, and support targets of harassment and bullying. Specific strategies include:
  • Establishing diversity goals and metrics.
  • Coordinating DEAI efforts through the Diversity Council and LEAD Council.
  • Supporting the hiring and retention of URM faculty.
  • Offering training and resources to improve campus climate.
  • Providing administrative support for inclusive teaching and curricula.
• Graduate and Undergraduate Programs: These programs focus on increasing enrollment and retention of URM students, offering targeted scholarships and mentorship programs, and addressing systemic issues through surveys and climate assessments.
• LGBTQ Resource Center Initiatives: These include needs assessments, programming for staff and faculty, advisory board creation, and increased education and awareness about LGBTQIA issues.