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Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan

Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth's multi-year strategic plan is aimed at providing the school with a comprehensive roadmap for building a community that values diversity in all of its forms and strives to be inclusive, welcoming, accessible, and truly human-centered—in every sense of the word.

Launched in September 2023, following a year-long process, Thayer's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan reflects the voices, contributions, and insights of numerous staff, faculty, and students in our community.

Strategic Priority Areas

Thayer's multi-year Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan is guided by the objectives in four key priority areas, as identified by our community. Each area has goals with specific actions and measures for success.

1. Leadership & Accountability

Align and hold leaders accountable to a shared vision and commitment towards building a community where all individuals feel supported and empowered to reach their fullest potential.

How we will hold leadership accountable

2. Climate, Culture & Community Engagement

Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive work and learning culture in which all students, staff, and faculty feel valued and connected, as an integral part of the community.

How we will foster connection and belonging

3. Recruitment & Retention

Refine existing or develop new faculty and staff recruitment and retention processes to ensure every employee has access to resources and opportunities to help them feel connected, supported, and to thrive.

How we will improve recruitment and retention

4. The Student Experience

Revamp existing or develop new current student policies, practices, and programs to ensure every student has access to resources and opportunities to help them feel connected, supported, and to thrive.

How we will meet the diverse needs of students