L&S Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC)
This page contains information about the L&S Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, including members, goals, helpful material, and contacts. The L&S DEI Committee is formerly known as the L&S Equity & Diversity Committee.
What is the L&S Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC)?:
The L&S Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee strives to understand and report on the experiences of students, staff and faculty of color, those from historically underrepresented groups, first-generation students and low-income students. The goal: create a welcoming environment for all.
DEIC Resources/Materials:
- L&S Departmental Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Contacts
- Contact information for equity and diversity liaisons or staff for departments and units within L&S. You may use this list to reach out to other L&S departments for discussions, idea sharing, or collaborations for DEI efforts!
- Departmental DEI Contacts (last updated February 2022)
- L&S DEI Priorities
- L&S DEI Priorities (last updated May 2023)
- Best Practices Document
- A handout describing best practices to promote a fair and equitable climate in departments, with specific suggestions and links to national resources. Written May 2020
- Best Practices for Dept. Diversity Document
- Resources for White Allies
- A UW Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement website with resources, grouped by media type.
- https://diversity.wisc.edu/resources-for-white-allies/
Committee Members (Current as of February 2023)
| Name | Department | Division | Title | Category |
| DeVon Wilson (Co-Chair) | L&S Admin | Administration | Associate Dean for DEI | Academic Staff |
| Lori Lopez (Co-Chair) | Communication Arts | Social Sciences | Professor | Faculty |
| Eric Wilcots | L&S Admin | Administration | Dean | Faculty |
| Erika Marin-Spiotta | Geography | Social Sciences | Professor | Faculty |
| Faye Lux | Political Science | Social Sciences | Department Admin | Academic Staff |
| Heather Sauer | Astronomy | Natural & Physical Sciences | Student Coordinator | University Staff |
| Jeff Henriques | Psychology | Social Sciences | Distinguished Lecturer | Academic Staff |
| Jennifer Hekman | Asian Languages and Cultures | Social Sciences | Department Admin | Academic Staff |
| Jose J. Madera | Student Academic Affairs | Administration | Assistant Dean | Academic Staff |
| Kristin Eschenfelder | CDIS | CDIS | Associate Dean | Faculty |
| Lea Aune-Johnson | L&S Admin | Administration | HR Director | Academic Staff |
| Lucas Zoet | Geoscience | Social Sciences | Assistant Professor | Faculty |
| Michael Bernard-Donals | English | Humanities | Professor | Faculty |
| Michael Swift | Computer Sciences | CDIS | Professor | Faculty |
| Scott Carter | L&S Admin | Administration | Department Relations Specialist | Academic Staff |
| Alex Villa. | Graduate Student | Geoscience | AOF/CGRS Project Assistant | Student |
| Mel Freitag | L&S Admin | Administration | Assistant Dean for DEI | Academic Staff |