Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Chair: Geoffrey Kapler, PhD
Vice Chair: Don Daniels, MD
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Functions

The primary function of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is to promote the vision and mission of the School of Medicine as stated in the DEI statement. The committee supports the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its functions, including:

Develop policies for, and promote the recruitment, inclusion, engagement, retention, and progression of a diverse pool of medical and postgraduate students, staff and faculty that is representative of our diversity categories
Promote all pathway programs for faculty, staff and student diversity

Organize and participate in seminar, workshop and symposia series that promote DEI
Promote DEI scholarship, including attracting external grants
Regularly monitor the DEI climate of the School of Medicine
Collaborate with other Texas A&M DEI interest groups
Promote and facilitate the attainment of excellence in all things at the School of Medicine, including teaching, research and service.