Mission
The CPS DEI Committee, made up of faculty, staff, and student volunteers, aims to cultivate a climate that promotes human dignity, mutual respect, and an appreciation for the uniqueness of e²¹³¦³ó i²Ô»å¾±±¹¾±»å³Ü²¹±ô in our CPS communities. The Committee promotes inclusion and equity while valuing the rich perspectives and cultures in our academic and co-curricular programs. The Committee also consults and collaborates with other committees, offices, and organizations to accomplish these ends. The Committee makes recommendations to the Office of The Dean, advocating for an inclusive college climate. Periodically, the Committee updates the CPS communities on its work, recruits support, initiates DEI campus projects, and sponsors student programs.​Ìý
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DEI Committee Working Groups
First-Generation
The first-generation group coordinates a First-Generation College Celebration week and development of UNH First-Generation College initiatives to create more awareness of the first-gen identity across all UNH campuses and modalities.
Cultural Awareness
The cultural awareness group maintains monthly DEI calendar updates and cultural celebrations, and works in collaboration with the Student Government Association to co-sponsor a few events each semester.
LGBTQIA+
The LGBTQIA+ group provides trainings, resources, support and other outreach for the CPS community in collaboration with community partners and UNH campus partners.
Education
The education group hosts community-wide trainings (outside funding/sponsorship to offer trainings with incentives), bringing in speakers/outside organizations, book club or topic discussions for future CCAA meetings. There is an opportunity for members of this working group to work with New Hampshire Listens to offer community conversations and a workshop series for the College of Professional Studies on campus and virtually.Ìý
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Get Involved
If you'd like to get involved with the DEI Committee, reach out to one of the below administrators.Ìý
Abigail Scheg
Cultural Awareness and LGBTQIA+ groups
abigail.scheg@unh.edu
Lisa Enright
Education and First-Generation groups
lisa.enright@unh.edu
Upcoming Events
Women's History Month Coffee Chat: Virtual SessionÌý
Thursday, March 6 | 10 am - 11 am EST | Virtual Ìý
Open to all UNH faculty, staff, and students.Ìý
Join the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity (OCED) and the Department of Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) for a virtual facilitated conversation surrounding themes at the center of Women's History Month; past, present and future. Our facilitators will lead a general discussion and then open breakout spaces. Click Ìýfor more information and to register for the event.
From the UNH Office of Community, Equity, and Diversity
Women in Leadership: Careers and Connections
Saturday 03/08/2025 | 2 pm to 3:30 pm | Strafford Room (MUB 240)
Contact: Nada Alasmi Nada.Alasmi@UNH.edu Ìý
Open to all UNH students - registration required
The Aulbani J. Beauregard Center for Equity, Justice, and Freedom and UNH Alumni Relations have partnered to introduce a new student-alumni networking program designed to help students expand their professional networks, learn about various career paths, and transition from college to full-time career. Featuring inaugural keynote speaker UNH President Elizabeth S. Chilton. Open to all UNH students, undergraduate, graduate and professional. There are 90 spots. Sign up is first-come first-serve, with preference given to students close to graduation.
Priority registration deadline is Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
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NH Listens
Wednesday, April 2 | 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Join NH Listens for a 45-minute informative and interactive session aimed at sharing bite-sized tips and resources from our toolbox for community engagement and facilitation. The role of a facilitator in many spaces is to support the group in working with and moving through conflict. Conflict tension can serve as a useful space for the group to grow and go deeper into an issue, often leading to more thoughtful solutions. This training on facilitating through conflict will help you build the skills to identify conflict, hold space for resolution, and know when to intervene as a facilitator.
Webinar:ÌýThe Trump Administration’s First 100 Days
Wednesday, April 2 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Virtual
In his first 100 days in office, President Trump has been shaping his administration, appointing key cabinet members, addressing pressing policy priorities, and beginning to implement his ambitious agenda. Join us for an insightful discussion, moderated by Carsey School Director Stephen Bird, as we delve into the actions taken by the new administration and explore what they reveal about the road ahead.
From the UNH Alumni Committee
The 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge
April 7 - April 27
Registration is open.
Each year, thousands of individuals and hundreds of officially participating organizations join in a shared journey of learning and charting a course of action to dismantle racism in our food system and our world.
From Food Solutions New England (FSNE) and the UNH Sustainability Institute
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