Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our commitment is to:
| Build a culture where difference is valued, together. |
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We strive to create a diverse workplace that values, supports, empowers, and augments the voices and abilities of our employees ... where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do their best. |
Learn more about our DE&I programs:
Questions about DE&I? Have Feedback? Want to talk to the Facilities DE&I council?
Leave your feedback with the Council.
Reporting Incidents of Sexual Misconduct and/or Gender Discrimination
Issues of sexual misconduct and/or gender discrimination, faculty members and administrators are mandated reporters and may need to share incidents with the Office of Equity and Title IX Administration. Find guidance for receiving confidential support for issues of sexual misconduct and/or gender discrimination on the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance website.
Reporting Bias or Hate Incidents
Find information on reporting issues of bias or hate incidents that you observe on campus via Respect NU and the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) and learn how to submit and incident report online, by phone, or in-person on the Office of Student Affairs website.
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
Find information on reporting issues of discrimination and harassment on Northwestern’s Office of Equity website or access their reporting system.
Our DE&I programs are governed bout the DE&I Council and executed thru the DE&I Working Groups.
View the DE&I Council Charter. (Access to FM Portal is required)
DE&I Council Members:
- Greg Kozak (Co-Chair), Angela Williams (Co-Chair), George Badillo, Susan Budinsky, Noel Davis, John McDonagh, Marco Rodriguez, Hanako Somentani, Vacant Positions
DE&I Working Groups:
- Communications : Julie Cahillane (Chair), Scott Reiter, Noel Davis (DEI Council Advisor)
- Education & Organization : CJ Marshall (Chair), Susan Budinsky, Jim McKinney, Angela Williams (DEI Council Advisor)
- Community - University : Greg Kozak (Chair, DEI Council Advisor), Mary Beth Dermody, Nick Paps Jr., Kim Buchanan, John McDonagh (DEI Council Advisor), Marco Rodriguez (DEI Council Advisor)
- Community - Vendors & Contractors : Jessica Abrams, George Badillo (DEI Council Advisor)
How to Get Involved:
- Committee members are staff from across Facilities who have a strong interest in creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable community.
- Any staff member may request to participate in the committee or its associated workgroups and activities. Send us an email at facilities-dei@northwestern.edu.