Diversity and Inclusion

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

The Department of Theatre and Film embraces intellectual and artistic community enriched and enhanced by diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions including race, ethnicity and national origins, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, class and religion. We recognize that (1) representations of many of these groups have historically been limited or nonexistent and that (2) many  representations that exist are inaccurate, exclusionary, and harmful. We strive to provide space and opportunity for our community to engage with and pursue storytelling from diverse perspectives.

EDI Committee Charge

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee

The EDI Committee of the Department of Theatre and Film is comprised of faculty and students. The committee was formed as one of several strategies for advancing a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for students, faculty, and staff in the department. The committee serves in an advisory capacity, providing resources and recommendations to the chair and department.

The responsibilities of the committee include the following:
• Discuss Equity, Diversity and Inclusion-related issues in a variety of contexts, including but not limited to curriculum, casting, recruitment, retention, and professional practices within our fields.
• Create recommendations and share resources for inclusive production strategies, including but not limited to casting
• Seek out, recommend, and develop programming that support the Department’s Diversity and Inclusion goals.